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LV05 MLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 85,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 215/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 85,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 215/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 76,444 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 76,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 69,085 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,244 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 63,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 57,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 51,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tyre also significantly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bothside tyres cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2016 30,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bothside tyres cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,588 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,343 miles

advise offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,288 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 11,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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 MLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

LV05 MLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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