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LV05 FNO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,562 mi
Last recorded165,562 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 165,562 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer bracket has corroded away but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 23 May 2015 165,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer bracket has corroded away but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 14 Jun 2014 135,106 miles

both front tyres on limit

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front wipers smearing

tracking out

Fail 14 Jun 2014 135,106 miles

both front tyres on limit

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front wipers smearing

tracking out

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 101,408 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 101,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 26 May 2012 73,629 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 73,629 miles

both front lower arm bushes age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,577 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged not exposing cords

Offside Rear 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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LV05 FNO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV05 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

LV05 FNO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 FNO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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