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LB05 JVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre split not to cord 185 65 15

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 31,677 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,316 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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LB05 JVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

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

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