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LC55 HVS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,717 mi
Last recorded70,717 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 62,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s headlamp has condensation.

o/s/r shock absorber outer casing corroded.

rear exhaust support bracket corroded.Early attension required.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp.image ok.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.Early attension required.

Pass 4 May 2011 36,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper blade split [slight]

Fail 3 May 2011 36,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper blade split [slight]

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,313 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,998 miles

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

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

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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LC55 HVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LC55 HVS, 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 LC55 HVS registered?

LC55 HVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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