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LR05 CKN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,572 mi
Last recorded148,572 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 CKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,572 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,196 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 146,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,158 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 139,156 miles

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

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

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

both front indicators deteriated

n/s/r indicator deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links both uppers (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 130,201 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links both uppers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel residue underside [ no leak evident]

Fail 15 Mar 2016 121,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,654 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

front wiperblades slightly smear screen

Pass 17 Apr 2013 94,412 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,963 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil seepage from gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,651 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 74,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,254 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 63,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,420 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LR05 CKN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR05 CKN, 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 LR05 CKN registered?

LR05 CKN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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