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AV55 LVW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,930 mi
Last recorded91,930 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 91,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,754 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,211 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,989 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 49,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,012 miles

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

toys removed from dash in drivers view area.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,409 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,188 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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AV55 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV55 LVW, 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 AV55 LVW registered?

AV55 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is AV55 LVW safe to buy?

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