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LC05 UMS

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,916 mi
Last recorded37,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 37,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & wearing in centre only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 37,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & wearing in centre only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible + warning lamp on (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 37,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 37,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS HAZED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS HAZED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 37,358 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 37,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle not securing in stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Engine oil on minimum

Headlamp beam images very poor(lenses)

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

Parking brake tell-tale on permanently

Wipers poor clearing & split

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,857 miles

Engine oil below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep splits in tread grooves(185/65R15)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Wiper poor clearing(21"B)

Protective lens missing from N/S/R lamp

Fail 19 Jul 2022 36,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep splits in tread grooves(185/65R15)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Wiper poor clearing(21"B)

Protective lens missing from N/S/R lamp

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,906 miles

185/65R15

Both rear tyres have significant splits in tyre tread grooves

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Lamp lens missing(clear)

Reverse light(s) not working

Fail 20 Jul 2021 35,906 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Emergency type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

185/65R15

Both rear tyres have significant splits in tyre tread grooves

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Lamp lens missing(clear)

Reverse light(s) not working

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 34,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern - lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern - lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,914 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 31,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,762 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES POOR, LENSES HAZED.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,333 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65HR15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bald inner edge

Wipers very poor clearing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,333 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65HR15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bald inner edge

Wipers very poor clearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,426 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 20,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

*** No oil showing on dipstick ***

Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,599 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both rear tyres sidewall perrished.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 15,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both rear tyres sidewall perrished.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,105 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 UMS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC05 UMS, 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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LC05 UMS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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