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LX05 ORO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,002 mi
Last recorded160,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ORO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 160,002 miles

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

alll tyre pressures low

Fail 20 Jan 2022 160,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

alll tyre pressures low

Pass 28 Jan 2021 156,785 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 156,785 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 143,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,600 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 110,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,698 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,698 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,156 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,156 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

slight damage o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,556 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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LX05 ORO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX05 ORO, 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 LX05 ORO registered?

LX05 ORO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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