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LR05 TPO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,875 mi
Last recorded88,875 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside unit (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,807 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,785 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 11 Jun 2009 26,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,074 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 TPO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

LR05 TPO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LR05 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 TPO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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