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LV05 VPO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,744 mi
Last recorded53,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,744 miles

Centre exhaust box poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive and very poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive and very poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box very poor condition also blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2023 50,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lens unit damaged.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear bumper corner loose but still secure.

Rear rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 22 Jun 2023 50,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lens unit damaged.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear bumper corner loose but still secure.

Rear rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 31 May 2022 46,408 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded (outer skin loose)

Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre low inner edge

slight weeping both rear shock absorbers

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,479 miles

Rear silencer rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,188 miles

revers light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 28,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked & perished no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished no cords at time of test

Rear nearside & offside tyre(s) cracked & perished no cords at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,540 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 15,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,027 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 14,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 8,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 5,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,118 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 VPO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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