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LA05 MWM

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,177 mi
Last recorded143,177 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 MWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 143,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,167 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,167 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 127,270 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 127,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 104,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2013 92,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seat belt slow on return

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seat belt slow on return

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,168 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,502 miles

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

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 MWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,398cc diesel 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 MWM, 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 MWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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