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LV05 VGO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,801 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

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

mid exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,602 miles

rear silencer outer cover corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,063 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,582 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,332 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 VGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 VGO registered?

LV05 VGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 VGO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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