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LM05 JCJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 82,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 77,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,945 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,885 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2021 58,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs polishing or lamp replacement (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs polishing or lamp replacement (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,433 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 45,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,004 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,468 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,789 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,319 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,565 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 JCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JCJ, 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 LM05 JCJ registered?

LM05 JCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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