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LA54 DVG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,551 mi
Last recorded100,551 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 DVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,551 miles

crank sensor intermittent

Fail 14 Feb 2023 100,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2022 92,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,013 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,719 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 69,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,685 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2018 61,683 miles

Emissions not tested BET not met due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2017 57,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 54,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,010 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,920 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,920 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,194 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 9 Feb 2010 32,664 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 32,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyre walss worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 270,465 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,455 miles

nsf tyre wall cut

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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LA54 DVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LA54 DVG, 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 LA54 DVG registered?

LA54 DVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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