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LD05 LWS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,075 mi
Last recorded70,075 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 LWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,075 miles

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

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

Rear exhuast bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,836 miles

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

rear exhaust rusted

rear exhuast bracket rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,390 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,353 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,672 miles

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

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 43,237 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 43,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 35,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 27,021 miles

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

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 LWS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD05 LWS, 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 LD05 LWS registered?

LD05 LWS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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