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LB05 JVT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,829 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,015 miles

Engine running rough

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rough start

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2025 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Engine running rough

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rough start

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 88,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 88,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 86,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 81,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,494 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated but still has a beam image

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,160 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,785 miles

Rear exhaust box and fixing bracket corroded yet supported.

Wiper blades smear screen slightly.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,865 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)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,434 miles

High level stop lamp not working

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,395 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LB05 JVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LB05 JVT, 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 LB05 JVT registered?

LB05 JVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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