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MJ05 LKU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 74,512 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 69,692 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 69,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 55,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet handle loose

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,113 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,113 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 42,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,459 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 25,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,135 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 16,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 7,893 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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MJ05 LKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ05 LKU, 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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MJ05 LKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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