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LM05 JBE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,315 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 122,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked Hose not in mounting clip (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,865 miles

both front tyres close to limits

engine check light on

no reversing lights

rear exhaust section rusting

Fail 27 Jun 2014 83,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to limits

engine check light on

no reversing lights

rear exhaust section rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,063 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,063 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ignition key stiff at starting position

no reversing lights

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,065 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,526 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,514 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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LM05 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LM05 JBE, 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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LM05 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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