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LG55 EFX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,019 mi
Last recorded103,019 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly uneven application (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall

battery slightly insecure

boot does not open

Fail 7 Nov 2017 103,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly uneven application (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall

battery slightly insecure

boot does not open

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 99,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,334 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,296 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust joint starting to leak

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,966 miles

both wipers starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,390 miles

drivers front tyre badly worn on edges

front brake discs starting to corrode

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded and loose

Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

drivers front tyre badly worn on edges

front brake discs starting to corrode

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded and loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,128 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,453 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 37,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LG55 EFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG55 EFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG55 EFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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