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LV05 LHJ

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,506 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear number plate shows signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 112,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 108,621 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,479 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,479 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,393 miles

Front front brake discs corroded inner tracks

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear silencer outer skin peeling and support bracket corroding.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,819 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,966 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,872 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,035 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,234 miles

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

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

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 LHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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