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LM05 JDO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,794 mi
Last recorded81,794 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,794 miles

exhaust system corroded and poor condititon

front drop links slight play

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and feathering

offside rear coil spring corroded at base

Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,775 miles

Both front tyres worn close to cord construction on inner edges

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,775 miles

Both front tyres worn close to cord construction on inner edges

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,356 miles

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 2 Sep 2012 44,519 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 2 Sep 2012 44,519 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre has 2 cuts in inner edge close to cord construction

o/s/r tyre has a cut in centre of tread close to cord construction

rear tyres worn on outer edges,badly perishing and cracking up

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,605 miles

Both front tyres perishing on edge of tread and side walls

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls and have small deep cuts in tread

Cut in o/s/f tyre close to cords

Damage on n/s of vehicle

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Fail 17 Jul 2011 31,605 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres perishing on edge of tread and side walls

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls and have small deep cuts in tread

Cut in o/s/f tyre close to cords

Damage on n/s of vehicle

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,592 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres perishing and cracking up on outer sidewalls

front brake discs worn,lipped and showing distortion

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear tyres going out of shape

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,592 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres perishing and cracking up on outer sidewalls

front brake discs worn,lipped and showing distortion

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear tyres going out of shape

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracked on side walls

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 6,746 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 JDO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM05 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

LM05 JDO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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