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CK55 LMY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 LMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,325 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 105,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 101,515 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 101,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,254 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 97,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,806 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Glow plug light on

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,805 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Glow plug light on

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,809 miles

inner surface of brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front replaced (4.1.E.1)

inner surface of brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,090 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust strap corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,315 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,526 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,577 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,132 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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CK55 LMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc diesel 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 CK55 LMY, 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 LMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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