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LY05 MWX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,136 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,385 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,111 miles

rear exhaust partly corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,616 miles

All tyre outer walls perished and cracked. Not showing cords but advise tyres to be replaced.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 36,616 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

All tyre outer walls perished and cracked. Not showing cords but advise tyres to be replaced.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,322 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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LY05 MWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY05 MWX, 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 LY05 MWX registered?

LY05 MWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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