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LV05 RWX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,686 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 125,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,417 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 118,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside rear tyre worn on tread edges

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges. no cords exposed

offside rear tyre worn on tread edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,977 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,976 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,494 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers in engine bay fitted obscuring some components

lower gearbox stabilizer bar worn

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,494 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers in engine bay fitted obscuring some components

lower gearbox stabilizer bar worn

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diffcult to test offside rear wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diffcult to test offside rear wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,744 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 51,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,920 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 RWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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