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LX55 OOU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 72,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,358 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 65,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,643 miles

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 Rear side walls badly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2014 37,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,978 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

exhaust badly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,411 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2012 27,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,109 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres cut on side walls

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,108 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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LX55 OOU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX55 OOU, 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 LX55 OOU registered?

LX55 OOU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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