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LF05 WCM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

52,545 mi
Last recorded52,545 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 WCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,545 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 52,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,666 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 49,665 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door dented.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stop damaged.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 46,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door dented.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear bump stop damaged.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,495 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,410 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 35,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 31,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,167 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cuts otter wall

Fail 15 Jan 2018 29,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cuts otter wall

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 27,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,761 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2016 24,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All four tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 18,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,235 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 14,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 2,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 2,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 1,927 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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LF05 WCM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LF05 WCM, 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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LF05 WCM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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