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LJ55 OAW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 53,127 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Due to damage strap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,043 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,936 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,936 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet release mechanism insecure

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,763 miles

Bonnet release broken/insecure.

Clutch biting point high.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front silencer and rear expansion box heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 46,763 miles

Bonnet release broken/insecure.

Clutch biting point high.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front silencer and rear expansion box heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 46,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim low, blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet release broken/insecure.

Clutch biting point high.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front silencer and rear expansion box heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,180 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,632 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,401 miles

Bonnet Stay Missing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 25,632 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,382 miles

Both nearside tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 12,716 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 12,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,262 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 7,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,735 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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LJ55 OAW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LJ55 OAW, 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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LJ55 OAW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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