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LM54 MHK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 MHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 102,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from exhaust flexy pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides inner & outer sill holes (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear taillight cover damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and axle as well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake lever travel too high

Pass 22 Jan 2022 95,825 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure cover is damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure cover is damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,699 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,152 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 86,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 83,098 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 83,098 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,450 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,057 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,201 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 51,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tye perished

we are not able to see front innerside brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,480 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 45,480 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,503 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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LM54 MHK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LM54 MHK, 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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LM54 MHK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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