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CW05 LHV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,169 mi
Last recorded83,169 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 LHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,998 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,867 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,540 miles

n/s front tyre approaching wear limit outer edge

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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CW05 LHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW05 LHV, 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 CW05 LHV registered?

CW05 LHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is CW05 LHV safe to buy?

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