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LR05 CLU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,398 mi
Last recorded69,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 CLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 69,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 67,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,172 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,307 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,355 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 20 May 2016 44,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,244 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,600 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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LR05 CLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LR05 CLU, 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 LR05 CLU registered?

LR05 CLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LR05 CLU safe to buy?

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