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LR55 OUW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

rear silencer casing corroded and in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,895 miles

Front disc facings pitted

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)

engine management light on

rear silencer casing corroded and in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support (7.1.1)

Front disc facings pitted

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear silencer casing corroded and in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

rear silencer casing in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,711 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,269 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,856 miles

185/60/15/84h michelin

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

strong advisory that both front tyres are worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades poor/ splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,468 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 OUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR55 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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