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LG55 UEZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine coolant level low at time of test

Exhaust rear silencer and hanger bracket corroded & deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 97,153 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine coolant level low at time of test

Exhaust rear silencer and hanger bracket corroded & deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,474 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,809 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,339 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyre treads 3mm

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,564 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,680 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,680 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,848 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 35,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,832 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre (not repairable)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,898 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated in outer sidewalls and cracked in treads

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,898 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated in outer sidewalls and cracked in treads

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,345 miles

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)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,052 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,613 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 UEZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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