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LV05 LBX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,831 mi
Last recorded59,831 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,830 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 58,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,701 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,788 miles

Offside Front OSF brake starting to bind

Fail 21 Jul 2016 42,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear shock has leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear shock has leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front OSF brake starting to bind

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,236 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 20,849 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,470 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 18,470 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,741 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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