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LV55 GPE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 77,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 74,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,258 miles

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,350 miles

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,404 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,667 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,256 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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LV55 GPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LV55 GPE, 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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LV55 GPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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