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FV55 LVO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,544 mi
Last recorded134,544 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 134,544 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension has been underseal coated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 124,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension has been underseal coated

Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front moisture in lamp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and it's has slightly crack on inner wall ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 115,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bothside (1.8.A.1b)

Front moisture in lamp both side

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and it's has slightly crack on inner wall ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,004 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,748 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,751 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

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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FV55 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV55 LVO, 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 FV55 LVO registered?

FV55 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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