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LC05 YXV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front undercover loose

Rear exhaust det

Rear wiper missing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front undercover loose

Rear exhaust det

Rear wiper missing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,240 miles

Front brake discs corroding on edges

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres worn on outer shoulders close to tread wear bars

Nearside Front undercover insecure

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Rear wiper missing

both bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs corroding on edges

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres worn on outer shoulders close to tread wear bars

Nearside Front undercover insecure

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Rear wiper missing

both bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,952 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,665 miles

Centre And rear exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,905 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 May 2010 35,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,591 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 19 May 2008 22,365 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 YXV 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 71.4%.

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 YXV, 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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LC05 YXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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