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LV05 FOD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 46,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,896 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre is perrishing on sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,423 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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LV05 FOD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

LV05 FOD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 FOD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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