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FV54 LVW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,690 mi
Last recorded168,690 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 168,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 149,945 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 138,440 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 127,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 116,943 miles

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

sump damp

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,060 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,047 miles

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

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

both outer sills bubbling

play in hand brake lever

Pass 18 May 2017 108,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,480 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 104,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 84,945 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,530 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 67,144 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,144 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jan 2009 52,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,835 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FV54 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV54 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 FV54 LVW registered?

FV54 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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