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LV05 VRM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,449 mi
Last recorded113,449 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,569 miles

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

Noise from rear wheels when rotating

Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,565 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle after being driven (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlamps heavily misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

none of rear seatbelts inspected - cannot gain access to rear seats -

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to affect aim patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,226 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box outer layer peeling off

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,393 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,580 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

off side front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,580 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

off side front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,665 miles

bonnet release adrift/broken

front brake discs worn, pads 50%

off side rear suspension "bump stop" adrft

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,665 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

bonnet release adrift/broken

front brake discs worn, pads 50%

off side rear suspension "bump stop" adrft

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,859 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,859 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,095 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads apear half worn

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,803 miles

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

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

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear and are getting low on tread

Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,603 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear and are getting low on tread

Pass 6 May 2008 23,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,785 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 VRM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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