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LV05 HBA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 HBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear no plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt perishing

bonnet release handle loose

Fail 14 Jul 2020 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear no plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt perishing

bonnet release handle loose

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,501 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,736 miles

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,109 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,733 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 HBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBA, 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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LV05 HBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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