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SP55 LKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,732 mi
Last recorded48,732 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 42,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 2mm & Wearing Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,577 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2021 37,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,299 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 36,299 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,921 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,342 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,303 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,831 miles

scratches on windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2014 25,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,248 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 23,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,690 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,318 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 11,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,800 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 9,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP55 LKJ, 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 SP55 LKJ registered?

SP55 LKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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