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CK55 LMU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 LMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,882 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,527 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,284 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,931 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,930 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,986 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2019 84,986 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine noisy and oil level low (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken and outer casing of silencer adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,801 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken and outer casing of silencer adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 75,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2016 73,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,574 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

o/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

rear of exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet prop is missing

o/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

rear of exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet prop is missing

o/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

rear of exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,510 miles

both rear lamps cracked

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

oil level low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,168 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers jumping over screen and noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,826 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,174 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 44,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,899 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,899 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 24,505 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)

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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CK55 LMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CK55 LMU, 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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CK55 LMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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