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LV05 VHA

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 82,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,467 miles

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box condition

unable to see brakes pads clearly

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,708 miles

Exhaust back box is heavily corroded but not leaking or insecure.

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust back box is heavily corroded but not leaking or insecure.

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard light switch partly covered

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard light switch partly covered

Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard light switch partly covered

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,873 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 35,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,918 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 VHA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHA, 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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What year was LV05 VHA registered?

LV05 VHA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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