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LB54 DWY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 DWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear back box out skin slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2019 81,742 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,891 miles

dent in nearside rear wheel

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,046 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,380 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 17,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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LB54 DWY 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 73.7%.

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 LB54 DWY, 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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LB54 DWY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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