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LG55 EOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 85,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,551 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 84,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,129 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 83,129 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,666 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 80,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,295 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,768 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,718 miles

o/s wiper blade slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,383 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,680 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,507 miles

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 EOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOJ, 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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What year was LG55 EOJ registered?

LG55 EOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is LG55 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 EOJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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