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LR05 JPU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,128 mi
Last recorded87,128 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 JPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 87,128 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2021 87,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 84,147 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 84,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 78,867 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 78,867 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 73,996 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 73,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 68,457 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 62,274 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 56,428 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 50,381 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear & offside front tyres slightly low on tread

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 45,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,124 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 39,401 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 39,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front & o/s rear tyres cracking up

Pass 11 May 2011 33,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 21,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,903 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR05 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

LR05 JPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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