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LB55 NWK

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,872 mi
Last recorded91,872 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 NWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,872 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 91,869 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2022 91,854 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 89,136 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2021 89,136 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2020 86,379 miles

Central Front Upper EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output AND OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,755 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer edge

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,085 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,085 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,402 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,062 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 28,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 28,147 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 28,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LB55 NWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB55 NWK, 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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LB55 NWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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