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LG55 OAX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,045 mi
Last recorded196,045 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,045 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 196,043 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 191,537 miles

fuel injector blowing and leakig

Fail 7 May 2019 191,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel injector blowing and leakig

Pass 8 May 2018 167,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 167,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 149,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,589 miles

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

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,754 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover loose around turbo

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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