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LV05 LCK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 105,155 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 105,155 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,188 miles

Offside Mirror damage

Fail 30 Jul 2021 103,188 miles

Offside Mirror damage

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 91,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,550 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,385 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,873 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,617 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,081 miles

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2012 24,883 miles

small cracks in all tyre outer walls, recomend cam belt due to age of car.

Pass 26 May 2011 24,567 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 18,266 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,266 miles

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

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

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 LCK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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