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ML05 LME

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,944 mi
Last recorded61,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 61,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Jun 2024 47,312 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,720 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 37,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,627 miles

both front tyres inner/outer tread slight wear

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,508 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 35,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades Juddering across Screen, Needs Adjusting to the right (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit walls poor (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EDGES WORN

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,147 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,905 miles

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

all 4 tyres [sidewalls perished]

injector seals leaking slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,539 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUTTER WALLS CRACKING 175/65R14

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW AND WALL CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPWR BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,489 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTTER WALLS CRACKING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUTTER WALLS CRACKING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,331 miles

NEARSIDE DROP LINKE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,310 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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ML05 LME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML05 LME, 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 ML05 LME registered?

ML05 LME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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