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LA05 HTV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,361 mi
Last recorded67,361 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 HTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,232 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,955 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Slight travel on handbrake,o/s rear foot and handbrake slightly slow reading's.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,174 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,174 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,809 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,547 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2010 30,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,706 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,728 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 HTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

LA05 HTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is LA05 HTV safe to buy?

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