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WM05 LML

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 LML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring fitted upside down and is fouling the body on rotation (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing is rough on lock to lock check

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,363 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join to centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,554 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount rough on lock to lock

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,350 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 51,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades worn to excess (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,714 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 27,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,133 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 21,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,277 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 LML is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WM05 LML, 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 WM05 LML registered?

WM05 LML is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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