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MK05 LCA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,628 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 53,589 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested and o/s/f (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam and o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f very close to disc, harsh brake sound (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner wall below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Central Front oil leak at sump and gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 37,605 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 37,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,476 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,710 miles

Offside front door has slight movement in the hinges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,710 miles

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

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

Offside front door has slight movement in the hinges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Offside front tyre has a punture very close to the inner sidewall of the tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,252 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,617 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 24,617 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,849 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all tyres sidewalls cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,977 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 16,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 LCA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

MK05 LCA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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