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LW05 DHX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 143,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 142,396 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 142,388 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 140,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 140,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 140,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mounting broken,centre silencer cover corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2021 140,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust mounting broken,centre silencer cover corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 136,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 134,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,458 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 133,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 126,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 126,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 117,932 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken but not insecure

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

Fail 22 May 2014 117,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken but not insecure

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

Pass 28 May 2013 107,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,195 miles

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

Rear silencer seperating

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,861 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,538 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,121 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 45,396 miles

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

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 DHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

LW05 DHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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