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LX05 UMJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,437 mi
Last recorded65,437 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 65,437 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear handbrake slightly slow and slightly low reading

Rear box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 55,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailbox deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2019 48,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly feathering and has a slight bulge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (2.4.A.3)

Tailbox deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2018 45,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly feathering and has a slight bulge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (2.4.A.3)

Tailbox deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,810 miles

Bootlid not shutting 100%

Nearside Front wash jet head blocked (new head required)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,457 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,064 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 30,064 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,549 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,549 miles

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

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

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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LX05 UMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX05 UMJ, 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 LX05 UMJ registered?

LX05 UMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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