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MK05 LWD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 78,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

1 of 2 number plate lights not working

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,062 miles

n/s headlight wet inside

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight aim incorrect (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlight wet inside

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,802 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaiter twisted out of shape and starting to crack

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit today 1.79mm remaining

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening with slight blow

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,802 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f outer cv gaiter twisted out of shape and starting to crack

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit today 1.79mm remaining

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening with slight blow

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,337 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,075 miles

both rear tyres approching wear markers and starting to crack slightly on very outer edges

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded and hanging slightly low but not likely to fall off

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,875 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes have slight play

highrise stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,875 miles

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

both front rear wishbone bushes have slight play

highrise stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,287 miles

r/n/s suspension bumpstop missing

rear silencer box corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,359 miles

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

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

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

R/N/S bump stop missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

r/n/s bumpstop missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,827 miles

child seat fitted to rear nearside ,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear offside , rear nearside tyres wearing thin (3mm)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,451 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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MK05 LWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MK05 LWD, 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 MK05 LWD registered?

MK05 LWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MK05 LWD safe to buy?

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