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LG55 KVO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 115,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,843 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,446 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling shock absorber (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,246 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise from near side headlight levelling motor.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,858 miles

Rear exhaust silencer casing has signs of corrosion. (no signs of leaks)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,738 miles

all wiper blades splitting

nearside rear tyre puncture

Fail 25 Sep 2013 24,738 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wiper blades splitting

nearside rear tyre puncture

Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,415 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 12,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,366 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 10,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LG55 KVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

LG55 KVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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