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LV05 LJF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 82,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,487 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 79,487 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 78,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,428 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 75,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

wipers not checked due to no washers

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,674 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,674 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,767 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 7 Nov 2015 59,769 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,688 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 46,716 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,435 miles

mil Light Staying on

nearside Rear Tyre Side Wall cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,435 miles

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

mil Light Staying on

nearside Rear Tyre Side Wall cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,394 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothwiper blades split but clearing screen ok

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,687 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 LJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

LV05 LJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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