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2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,825 mi
Last recorded84,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 USD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,707 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 55,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,513 miles

small cracks on offside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,222 miles

rear exhaust silencer partly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 44,222 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer partly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,517 miles

rear exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 40,517 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,524 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,319 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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LX05 USD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX05 USD, 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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LX05 USD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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