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LX55 TKA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 TKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and Rear both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 36,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 36,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,792 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty poss lense clean (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty peeling

Pass 30 Jun 2018 36,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,058 miles

all tyres showing signs of perish

Fail 13 Jul 2016 31,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (7.1.2)

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

Centre stop light not working

all tyres showing signs of perish

Pass 11 May 2015 30,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,331 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 137,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 14,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,445 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 TKA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

LX55 TKA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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