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LV05 MYA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,851 mi
Last recorded90,851 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 90,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 90,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play driveshaft loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 90,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 69,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 69,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 65,968 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 65,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 59,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 53,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,358 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 48,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,297 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,965 miles

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

near side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

off side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,653 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 MYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

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

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