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LV05 DXL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,045 mi
Last recorded26,045 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,149 miles

Aged related cracks on tyres.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,478 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2016 15,478 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,402 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,276 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades partly split.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LV05 DXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LV05 DXL, 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 LV05 DXL registered?

LV05 DXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is LV05 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 DXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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