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LA54 DVO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 DVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,661 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 81,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 77,016 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 12 May 2017 77,016 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 13 May 2016 74,108 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 11 May 2015 69,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 May 2015 69,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,085 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,085 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,159 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,145 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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LA54 DVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LA54 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

LA54 DVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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