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LX55 ORA

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,011 mi
Last recorded84,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,464 miles

both front tyres on designed wear limit

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,682 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,287 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,320 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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 ORA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

LX55 ORA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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