2005 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · LD55 LCC
2005 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 164,964 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD55 LCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 164,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD55 LCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (LD55 LCC) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
LD55 LCC Mileage History
- 27/07/2022158,836 mi
- 15/08/2023161,985 mi+3,149 mi
- 23/08/2023162,131 mi+146 mi
- 14/08/2024164,898 mi+2,767 mi
- 16/08/2024164,964 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 2,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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