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LR05 AVB

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlight beam image weak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,059 miles

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

nearside headlight beam image weak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,120 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,817 miles

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,948 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LR05 AVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR05 AVB, 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 LR05 AVB registered?

LR05 AVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is LR05 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 AVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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