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LR55 WXY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 84,650 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side inner sills corroded in area of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes deteriated both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle to body bushes worn and seperating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and off side outer sill becoming weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,383 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,126 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to front pipe joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,811 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to front pipe joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

front exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,338 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,296 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 38,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,023 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 WXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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