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LC05 YVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,369 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,694 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,489 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 84,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,378 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 67,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,258 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,448 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 52,448 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,188 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 45,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,468 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 30,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,846 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 12,755 miles

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 11,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 7,160 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 7,160 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 5,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 3,954 miles

Offside & Nearside Outer Sill Panels Damaged

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 YVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LC05 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

LC05 YVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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