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FM05 LCK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,830 mi
Last recorded141,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 141,830 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 21 Apr 2020 117,196 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 117,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/6515

Offside Front wiper blade broken

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,543 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/6515

Offside Front wiper blade broken

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,249 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread depth close to 1.6 mm.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 43,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread depth close to 1.6 mm.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 40,190 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,991 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,220 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre sidewalls BADLY PERRISHED 185/60/15

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting low 185/60x15

all tyres perishing

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,432 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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FM05 LCK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM05 LCK, 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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FM05 LCK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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