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LA54 DVR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,151 mi
Last recorded114,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,151 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 111,988 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 111,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,364 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 101,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 101,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 76,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 57,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 DVR 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 64.7%.

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

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