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LV05 RWF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,260 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,015 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,015 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,464 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,326 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 49,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,933 miles

N/S/F tyre perished.

Rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 29,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 29,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,491 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTING ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Fail 2 Apr 2011 25,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,215 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to pit on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RWF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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