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LV05 VMD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,227 mi
Last recorded100,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre- heavily worn inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre- heavily worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,429 miles

indicator stalk worn

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,964 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f indicator bulb discoloured

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,964 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)

n/s/f indicator bulb discoloured

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,972 miles

both front tyres wearing edges and perished

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin loose

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,963 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing edges and perished

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin loose

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box is corroded slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,911 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 44,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,748 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 VMD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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