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LF05 XAU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,834 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,834 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 82,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,464 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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LF05 XAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF05 XAU, 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 LF05 XAU registered?

LF05 XAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LF05 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 XAU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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