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LG55 YWR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,715 mi
Last recorded82,715 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 YWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 82,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Front tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 4 May 2016 82,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Front tyre worn on inner treads

Rear exhaust box corroded bad, casing adrift

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 74,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,498 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 72,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BONNET REALEASE LEVER NOT ATTACHED TO BRACKET

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,337 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,843 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads look low, advise wheels removed and pads checked/replaced

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,755 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,509 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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LG55 YWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LG55 YWR, 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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LG55 YWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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