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LV05 LCJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on side wall to tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

alt belt splitting edge

wipers starting to smer

Fail 9 Aug 2016 88,309 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on side wall to tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

alt belt splitting edge

wipers starting to smer

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,859 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,859 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,894 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 55,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,088 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,474 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,468 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,468 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 LCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 LCJ, 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 LCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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