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LC05 SVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,534 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 74,534 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail box mount bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,726 miles

exhaust tail box outer layer rusting rusting through plus center box rusting

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,718 miles

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

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

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,846 miles

exhaust tail box rusting through

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on limit requires attention

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,056 miles

exhaust tail box rusting

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front vtyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear springs rusting

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,935 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,953 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRECUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL AND LOW ON TREAD

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,262 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 SVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

LC05 SVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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