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LA05 CWO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,816 mi
Last recorded62,816 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre has a deep split in tread

Offside front tyre deteriorated inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has splits inner sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a deep split in tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre deteriorated inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has splits inner sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,987 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 42,046 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre splits inner sidewall and dip in both side walls

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 42,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

High level stop light not illuminating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and damaged outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre splits inner sidewall and dip in both side walls

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 37,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Fail 22 May 2012 33,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 22 May 2012 33,689 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 27 May 2011 30,642 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 30,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside resr tyre perished and split

Pass 26 May 2010 27,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,865 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 24,865 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 21 May 2008 21,551 miles

Near side front tyre has cut.

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 CWO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LA05 CWO, 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 LA05 CWO registered?

LA05 CWO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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