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AO05 LHN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,894 mi
Last recorded101,894 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer seal corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,526 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 70,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust back box outer casing badly corroded and hanging off

Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust back box outer casing badly corroded and hanging off

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,835 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,471 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,953 miles

o/s/f strut slightly stiff top bearing assy

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO05 LHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 LHN, 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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AO05 LHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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