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LB05 YHV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,449 mi
Last recorded71,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 46,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,545 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,424 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,262 miles

Parking brake excessive travel

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,944 miles

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

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,898 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 20,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside and Offside front tyres perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,953 miles

both rear tyres ageing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 15,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,115 miles

Near side rear tyre outer wall parished and breaking up

Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,888 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 YHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

LB05 YHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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