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MK05 LWL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,355 miles

Uneven front tyre wear

Front sub-frame has general corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 73,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corrodid

scratches to o/s/f door

Fail 30 May 2015 71,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch loose

rear exhaust bracket corrodid

scratches to o/s/f door

Pass 2 May 2014 64,705 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 64,705 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,565 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 LWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK05 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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