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LA05 DVL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,606 mi
Last recorded59,606 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,606 miles

Middle and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 59,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Middle and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,373 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 49,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,415 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front wiper blades are worn

o/sf lower suspension ball joint front mounting bolt is broken. ( Nut is tight.)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,671 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 25,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,389 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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LA05 DVL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA05 DVL, 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 LA05 DVL registered?

LA05 DVL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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