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CW05 LJL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 65,509 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured F/R (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 62,412 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 58,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 56,634 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2020 56,634 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,205 miles

O/S/F/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,811 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level close to min

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracked

middle section exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger air bag turned

Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,265 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box corrosion

passenger air bag turned

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f air bag switched of

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,595 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,754 miles

Drivers mirror cracked, but doe not affect view to the rear.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre sidewall silght deterioration.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,581 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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CW05 LJL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

CW05 LJL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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