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LW05 AFX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 AFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,586 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 108,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,152 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,450 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,369 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)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,654 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,247 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 45,245 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LW05 AFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LW05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW05 AFX registered?

LW05 AFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is LW05 AFX safe to buy?

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