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LV05 LHH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,399 mi
Last recorded74,399 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,399 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded and support band broke but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust poor condition bracket broken but system still fully supported

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,320 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,320 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,291 miles

front blades poor condition

rear box poor

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,382 miles

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

nearside front outer sill badly damaged but still strong

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front outer sill badly damaged but still strong

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,649 miles

Int/fault o/s number plate light

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

n/s/f brake disc worn/pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,649 miles

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

Int/fault o/s number plate light

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

n/s/f brake disc worn/pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box rusty

offside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,988 miles

Offside anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,915 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,861 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHT SPLITS

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 LHH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

LV05 LHH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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