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LA05 CWN

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,705 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,176 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,844 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 34,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,167 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,092 miles

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

nsf tyre worn on inner edges

nsr tyre slight cracking on side wall

Fail 15 Jul 2013 26,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edges

nsr tyre slight cracking on side wall

nsr tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,133 miles

both rear tyres detriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2010 14,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,424 miles

both rear tyres have perished outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Jul 2009 11,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have perished outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,035 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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LA05 CWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LA05 CWN, 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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LA05 CWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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