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WM05 LME

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,759 mi
Last recorded45,759 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 LME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 45,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,587 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 44,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,315 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Offside reg lamp inop

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,963 miles

minor oil leak

tyres splitting

Fail 9 Aug 2018 40,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

minor oil leak

tyres splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 36,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,837 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,936 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2009 14,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,307 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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WM05 LME 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 73.7%.

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 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 WM05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM05 LME registered?

WM05 LME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is WM05 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 LME shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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