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LW05 ATO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 ATO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 90,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Slight play of the door on the hinge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play of the door on the hinge

Oil leak, but not excessive Some oil is leaking through the rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,312 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,217 miles

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bumpstop loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,992 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,080 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2020 63,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery cover insecure

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery cover insecure

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on walls

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,958 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,958 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,556 miles

advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

advise o/s/r tyre .tread low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,593 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre inner wall cracking.

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,992 miles

advise offside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

advise rear silencer corroded.

advise wipers starting to smear.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 29,992 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

advise rear silencer corroded.

advise wipers starting to smear.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,998 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall scrubbed.

advise offside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 26,959 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall scrubbed.

advise offside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

advise offside front tyre deep cut in inner wall.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise centre stop lamp not working.

advise nearside front tyre outer wall cut and scrubbed.

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall cut and scrubbed.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,962 miles

advise nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbed.

advise whine from offside of engine.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,370 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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LW05 ATO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LW05 ATO, 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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LW05 ATO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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