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LK05 UPF

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,218 mi
Last recorded229,218 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 229,218 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (both sides ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 229,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (both sides ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 220,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 212,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (under sealed ) (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 212,645 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (under sealed ) (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 204,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear outer sill unable to make a full inspection due to under sill

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 204,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 196,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 182,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 182,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 159,725 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 159,725 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,821 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 111,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,451 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f driveshaft oil seals leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 86,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 1 May 2009 64,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,784 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 UPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UPF, 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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LK05 UPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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