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LR55 NBG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 NBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 115,730 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle excessively worn on inner wall (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,834 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,868 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,591 miles

Airbox looks open

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 19,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,148 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,428 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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LR55 NBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LR55 NBG, 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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LR55 NBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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