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LG55 OBD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,552 miles

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2025 79,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

osf + nsf wheel arch insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,147 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,574 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 64,574 miles

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 52,806 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,901 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 51,901 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 49,078 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 49,078 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,768 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre on legal limit + cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 25,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,037 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 17,035 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,758 miles

Front disc corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front disc corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,376 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 OBD 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 65.4%.

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 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG55 OBD registered?

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

Is LG55 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 OBD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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