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LD05 LWM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,217 mi
Last recorded106,217 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 104,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 104,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 100,372 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 100,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 94,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 84,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,621 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,577 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 43,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyre side walls are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,449 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,449 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LD05 LWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LD05 LWM, 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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LD05 LWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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