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LH05 AFX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,501 miles

Oil leak ()

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside door glass cracked,surround broken

offside front indicator losing colour

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside door glass cracked,surround broken

offside front indicator losing colour

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,820 miles

Oil leak ()

light switch worn

slight play in offside of steering

Fail 3 Jan 2017 94,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

light switch worn

slight play in offside of steering

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,713 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 81,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers split

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box bracket insecure bolt broken

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box bracket insecure bolt broken

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,144 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,922 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 44,922 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2011 31,079 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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LH05 AFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LH05 AFX, 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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LH05 AFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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