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LG55 OGM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 124,417 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 124,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

sump leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,621 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,694 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight scratches on windscreen from old wipers

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,694 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight scratches on windscreen from old wipers

Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,300 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 92,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,588 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 76,585 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,909 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front brake pads not clearly visible but look thin

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,224 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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LG55 OGM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

LG55 OGM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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