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LA05 FVD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,883 mi
Last recorded67,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,201 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,690 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has condensation

Various areas corrosion noted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 44,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has condensation

Various areas corrosion noted

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2014 34,456 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn, lipped

Front brake pads quite heavily worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,270 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perishing

wipers split

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear section of exgaust slightly corroded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear section of exgaust slightly corroded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 FVD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

LA05 FVD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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