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LW05 ATY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 ATY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,791 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing badly on edges

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

front wipers noisy

rear exhaust poor,heat shield not fully secured

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,388 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,097 miles

Both front and Nearside rear indicators fading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre close to limit, and signs of cracking & ageing

Rear exhaust outer casing poor

Fail 8 Aug 2015 62,097 miles

Both front and Nearside rear indicators fading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre close to limit, and signs of cracking & ageing

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

Rear exhaust outer casing poor

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r outer tyre wall poor

o/s/r tyre on limit, needs replacing very soon

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2014 52,144 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r outer tyre wall poor

o/s/r tyre on limit, needs replacing very soon

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,246 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall poor suspect rubbing against kerb

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,781 miles

front numberplate damage borderline pass benfit given to presenter needs replacing

signs of damage n/s/r lamp meeting requirements at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front numberplate damage borderline pass benfit given to presenter needs replacing

signs of damage n/s/r lamp meeting requirements at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,214 miles

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

both front tyres little low & outer tyre walls slightly poor

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack front number plate

rear wiper u/s

Pass 26 Jul 2008 15,203 miles

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

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 ATY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ATY, 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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What year was LW05 ATY registered?

LW05 ATY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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