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LC05 EUV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,813 mi
Last recorded74,813 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 EUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,113 miles

Bonnet rod clip broken

Condensation at nearside rear lamp

Offside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

Offside rear suspension bump stop rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,185 miles

Bonnet rod clip broken

Condensation at nearside rear lamp

Offside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

Offside rear suspension bump stop rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,097 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,003 miles

wear developing at inner and outer tread of offside front and nearside front tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2020 59,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

wear developing at inner and outer tread of offside front and nearside front tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,598 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,494 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber becoming perished at ends

offside dipped headlamp beam aim close to upper limit

offside windscreen wiper blade rubber becoming perished at ends

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,216 miles

bonnet support rod clip damaged.

nearside rear wheel drags when rotated.

offside and nearside front amber indicator bulbs becoming faded/pale.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner and outer tread.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,369 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,369 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,373 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes very slightly perishing

Slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,420 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer deterioreted by corrosion but not leaking.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,463 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,608 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 25,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,106 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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LC05 EUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC05 EUV, 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 LC05 EUV registered?

LC05 EUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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