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MK05 LBY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,580 mi
Last recorded47,580 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 47,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 36,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 34,891 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 34,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,844 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 34,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 34,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

back exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,064 miles

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

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,164 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 15,945 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK05 LBY, 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 MK05 LBY registered?

MK05 LBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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