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LC05 UMH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,953 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,953 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,090 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 92,054 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,666 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,579 miles

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

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,579 miles

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 45,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,634 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,098 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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LC05 UMH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LC05 UMH, 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 LC05 UMH registered?

LC05 UMH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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