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SP55 LJA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 130,727 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,632 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency is low need adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency is low need adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,802 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

slight play top steering column bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,796 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

slight play top steering column bearing

Pass 26 May 2020 73,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 73,218 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 64,950 miles

bonnet open lever insecure

Pass 18 May 2018 61,796 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 17 May 2017 59,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre showing wear on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

bonnet lever insecure

Fail 17 May 2017 59,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre showing wear on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

bonnet lever insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 55,595 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 52,973 miles

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

both front brake discs corrodded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 52,973 miles

both front brake discs corrodded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 50,033 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,852 miles

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

bonnect release handle detached

both rear tyres wearing low at 3mm and perished

exhaust front section has slight blow

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,852 miles

bonnect release handle detached

both rear tyres wearing low at 3mm and perished

exhaust front section has slight blow

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,536 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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SP55 LJA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP55 LJA, 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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SP55 LJA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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