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LF05 XBW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,840 miles

both front top mounts slightly worn

both headlight aim on limit

minor oil leak

n/s/f lower ball joint bolt worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f lower arm ball joint has play on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,819 miles

n/s/f drop link has play on limit

Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,846 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml on

front pads low- discs lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,911 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine Management light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,419 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 41,419 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,480 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,563 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,012 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 16,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,607 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 XBW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBW, 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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LF05 XBW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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