MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front ball joint rubber loose but sealed clip missing at top
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested possable engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
noise from engine
oil leaking
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
noise from engine
oil leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust end box mounting strap is broken but system still supported
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear bump stops missing
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear bump stops missing
play in nearside steering arm
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)
n/s/r bump stop missing
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV55 LBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 LBJ, 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 LV55 LBJ registered?
LV55 LBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is LV55 LBJ safe to buy?
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