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LM05 UVT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,417 mi
Last recorded110,417 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 UVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug slightly loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug slightly loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 103,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,007 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 95,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,588 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,354 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,141 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,712 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,989 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

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