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MK05 LWU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,500 mi
Last recorded55,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,500 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,292 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,227 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 35,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,463 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust back box strap corroded and snapped

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 28,463 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust back box strap corroded and snapped

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,291 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust back box hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,204 miles

Child seat fitted NSR

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF & OSF shocker top bearings are stiff to turn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 21,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted NSR

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF & OSF shocker top bearings are stiff to turn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 16,714 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 16,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2011 12,063 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 10,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,633 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 LWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

MK05 LWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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