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LD05 SVU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,536 mi
Last recorded63,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 63,536 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2026 63,536 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded and falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorbers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 54,984 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorbers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x four (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,992 miles

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bump stops (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust poor

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear section corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 42,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking and perished

Rear exhaust mount broken and rear silencer de-laminating

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box delaminating / corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,281 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,612 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,747 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

small split nearside windscreen wiper blade

small split offside windscreen wiper blade

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

small split nearside windscreen wiper blade

small split offside windscreen wiper blade

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,650 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 20,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LD05 SVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD05 SVU, 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 LD05 SVU registered?

LD05 SVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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