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MK05 LBE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting inside casing (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 62,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting inside casing (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2015 59,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,056 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,541 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 55,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front wiper blade spliting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,625 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,781 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 33,812 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 33,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,559 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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MK05 LBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MK05 LBE, 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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MK05 LBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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