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BV05 LVM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,279 mi
Last recorded62,279 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,279 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front fog light not working

Pass 9 May 2022 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 61,182 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2021 59,460 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 57,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 53,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,086 miles

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

Emissions not tested insufficient oil may cause damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 46,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,312 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,878 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,153 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2015 25,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 17,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 17,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tail exhaust silencer, covered in foil, unable to check properly

Fail 27 Jan 2012 17,216 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

tail exhaust silencer, covered in foil, unable to check properly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,069 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 14,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,993 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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BV05 LVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BV05 LVM, 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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BV05 LVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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