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MK05 LAA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,792 mi
Last recorded80,792 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,792 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres inner edges wearing smooth

lower gearbox mounting slight deteriorated

service light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front tyres inner edges wearing smooth

lower gearbox mounting slight deteriorated

service light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,720 miles

nsf link arm has slight play in ball joints

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 74,595 miles

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

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

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

nsf link arm has slight play in ball joints

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,755 miles

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

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

sump corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,214 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,369 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,863 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,863 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

advise engine check warning light on

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 20,202 miles

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

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

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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MK05 LAA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK05 LAA, 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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MK05 LAA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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