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LV05 SSO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 SSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,977 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,977 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,245 miles

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,135 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,134 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,994 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,502 miles

offside rear sill weak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 94,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

offside rear sill weak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,249 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2015 73,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,095 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 65,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,144 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust coroaded

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,065 miles

exhaust coroaded

front wipers worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,726 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,033 miles

front brake discs worn ,suspect brake pads low unablr to check visually

neatside front tyre close to legal limit(2mm on outer edge)

rear wiper blade split

slight perishing to both rear tyres

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,677 miles

e,m,light on.

third stop/light inop.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,477 miles

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

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 SSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SSO, 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 SSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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