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OU56 LLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 LLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,605 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,385 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight deterioration to o/s front tyre inner wall

Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight deterioration to o/s front tyre inner wall

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,336 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,252 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)

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion to rear exhaust strap but exhaust secure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,118 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2014 56,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,324 miles

water ingress in o/s headlamp unit

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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OU56 LLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OU56 LLJ, 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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OU56 LLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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