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LB55 SVF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,625 mi
Last recorded54,625 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 SVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour lamp as water in it (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low condensation in lamp (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,710 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,391 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 33,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sr inner wing gaurd comming away by bumper

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,489 miles

offside front tyre age cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 24,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,917 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,024 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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LB55 SVF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB55 SVF, 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 LB55 SVF registered?

LB55 SVF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LB55 SVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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