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AF05 LYV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,939 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 95,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,537 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,628 miles

NSR bump stop missing.

NSR tyre perished.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,714 miles

Both ns tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,632 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,576 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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AF05 LYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF05 LYV, 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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AF05 LYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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