2005 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · ML05 LLD
2005 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 131,971 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 LLD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 131,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 LLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (ML05 LLD) between March 2008 and April 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
ML05 LLD Mileage History
- 27/03/200833,969 mi
- 13/03/200945,597 mi+11,628 mi
- 21/03/2009455,973 mi+410,376 mi
- 05/10/200947,750 mi-408,223 mi
- 04/10/201053,538 mi+5,788 mi
- 05/10/201053,538 mi
- 23/09/201157,974 mi+4,436 mi
- 23/09/201157,974 mi
- 01/11/201264,260 mi+6,286 mi
- 02/11/201264,260 mi
- 05/11/201371,098 mi+6,838 mi
- 04/11/2014125,254 mi+54,156 mi
- 05/11/2014125,254 mi
- 03/11/201584,135 mi-41,119 mi
- 17/08/201794,971 mi+10,836 mi
- 19/08/201794,971 mi
- 07/08/201897,454 mi+2,483 mi
- 08/08/201897,454 mi
- 12/08/2019101,023 mi+3,569 mi
- 13/08/2019101,023 mi
- 08/09/2020101,693 mi+670 mi
- 07/09/2021113,155 mi+11,462 mi
- 14/10/2021113,169 mi+14 mi
- 05/04/2023122,955 mi+9,786 mi
- 19/04/2024131,971 mi+9,016 mi
Average of roughly 6,101 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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