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LC05 NWU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,254 mi
Last recorded71,254 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,254 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,741 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished (175/65/14 T)

Offside Rear tyre perished (175/65/14 T)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 62,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished (175/65/14 T)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished (175/65/14 T)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,405 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre perish

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 50,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 May 2015 50,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,125 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box has corroded but not considerd to be excessive

Pass 1 May 2013 44,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 43,945 miles

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

headlamp beam pattern poor due to condensation in lamps

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 43,495 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

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

headlamp beam pattern poor due to condensation in lamps

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 43,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2011 43,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 42,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,568 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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LC05 NWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC05 NWU, 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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LC05 NWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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