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LK05 SKX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 80,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 77,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 75,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 71,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,503 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 68,503 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,816 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 64,338 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 64,338 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 58,288 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 58,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,528 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 46,395 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 36,799 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 36,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,601 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 29,542 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 26,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,074 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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LK05 SKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LK05 SKX, 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 LK05 SKX registered?

LK05 SKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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