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LR05 GVW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,250 mi
Last recorded95,250 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear towards inner and outer wear markers

Nearside rear seat belt stalk stiff to clip the belt in.Belt does clip in and is secure

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and wearing uneven on tread's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 88,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,882 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Corroded Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 62,251 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing below 1.6 mm on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 58,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 58,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 53,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,585 miles

offside front offside rear nearside rear tyreas perished onside walls replacement is advised

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,157 miles

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 GVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

LR05 GVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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