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LR05 OHS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,491 mi
Last recorded169,491 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 169,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 160,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot leak

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slight fraye

Offside Rear tyre perish on outside wall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre poor

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre poor

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 138,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,497 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 OHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

LR05 OHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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