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A13 LWM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,278 mi
Last recorded175,278 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 175,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 171,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 171,044 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 165,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reg plate lenses missing

Fail 6 Aug 2018 165,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reg plate lenses missing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 162,439 miles

Rear Both rear registration lamps missing covers

Fail 9 Aug 2017 162,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both - Pads below limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls

Rear Both rear registration lamps missing covers

Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 160,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 157,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 153,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper torn slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2013 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper torn slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,948 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 136,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 113,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 113,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,420 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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A13 LWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 LWM, 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 A13 LWM registered?

A13 LWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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