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LM54 XSE

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,138 mi
Last recorded57,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 XSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 82T. Kumho. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear registration lamp not working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 82T. GoodYear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 82T. Michenlin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,538 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,538 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,203 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,049 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 45,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,577 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 42,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,306 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2013 35,729 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 35,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,062 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,062 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,477 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 26,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/r seat lock works intermittamtly

Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,243 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,797 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 XSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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