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LM05 UVR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,320 mi
Last recorded64,320 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 64,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 59,523 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 54,185 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,185 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 47,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 47,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 40,295 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 40,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,386 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

near side front tyre has fouled the near side front inner wing cover at some point in time.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front wiper blade ruber split.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,533 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 20,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 16,720 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 UVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM05 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

LM05 UVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LM05 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 UVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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