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LB05 YHW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,444 mi
Last recorded44,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and spliting on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 41,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,234 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,234 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,273 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 27,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,969 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,161 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 26,161 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,382 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,252 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 14,471 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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LB05 YHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 LB05 YHW, 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 LB05 YHW registered?

LB05 YHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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