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LM54 VTV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 VTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt returning slow

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt returning slow

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,781 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding

engine air leak? (injector?)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,644 miles

Central brake light not working

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

aircon pump mounting bolt is loose

Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,533 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Central brake light not working

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

aircon pump mounting bolt is loose

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 175/65 14

offside number plate has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,826 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,903 miles

Oil leak

centre rear stop lamp not working

offside front headlamp has condensation

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

centre rear stop lamp not working

offside front headlamp has condensation

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,990 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,137 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

heavy engine oil leaks

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner and outer treads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,484 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2008 31,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,059 miles

Nearside 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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LM54 VTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LM54 VTV, 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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LM54 VTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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