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LG55 OBC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 28,030 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 28,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,856 miles

Front Bumper Insecure But Unlikely To Become Detached

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,891 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Insecure But Unlikely To Become Detached. Monitor And Repair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,520 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE ALSO GRILL DAMAGED

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT NOT SECURE, MOUNTING DAMAGED, AND HAS HAD TEMP REPAIR TO OBTAIN CORRECT AIM

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 23,520 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE ALSO GRILL DAMAGED

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT NOT SECURE, MOUNTING DAMAGED, AND HAS HAD TEMP REPAIR TO OBTAIN CORRECT AIM

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 21,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 19,893 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 19,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,790 miles

tyres perishing, cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,040 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 OBC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

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

Is LG55 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 OBC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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