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LV05 RWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,619 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,940 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2016 85,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release slightly damaged.

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release slightly damaged.

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,274 miles

exhaust slightly rusty.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,332 miles

exhaust slightly rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,483 miles

n/sw/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s handbrake effort slight low

rear bumper damaged

windscreen marked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/sw/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s handbrake effort slight low

rear bumper damaged

windscreen marked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,673 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 RWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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