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ML05 LMJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,396 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

high level brake light not working

osf tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

handbrake high

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,220 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,307 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,340 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall, cords/plys not exposed at time of test

n/s/f wheel arch liner insecure but not touching wheel/suspension or steering at time of test

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 LMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

ML05 LMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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