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SD55 LJC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust excessively leaking in 2 places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Center exhaust bracket and mount missing

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,346 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,979 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,014 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,004 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,706 miles

nearside headlight misted up

rear exhaust box temp repair to hangers

Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlight misted up

rear exhaust box temp repair to hangers

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,808 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,972 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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SD55 LJC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD55 LJC, 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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SD55 LJC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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