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LR05 GVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,791 mi
Last recorded83,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,791 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 83,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,818 miles

rear silencer weak but serviceable

Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer weak but serviceable

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,165 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,172 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface cracks/tears in tread area's of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface cracks/tears in tread area's of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight surface cracking to both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

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 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR05 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

LR05 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 GVJ safe to buy?

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