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LV05 VRY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,799 mi
Last recorded74,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 73,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 71,092 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Got a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Got a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 69,050 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Got a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Got a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 65,780 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,284 miles

Nearside Rear Light lense cover missing

Fail 4 Jun 2020 58,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Light lense cover missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 56,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached Lense cover has come off (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes binding requires looking into

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,130 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

exhaust centre and rear original one piece and rear box heavily deteriorated, advise replacement to be fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 50,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

exhaust centre and rear original one piece and rear box heavily deteriorated, advise replacement to be fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,224 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on egdes esp inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

rear exhaust box very rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,862 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,002 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,566 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,979 miles

o/s/f fog light lense broken

o/s/f fog light not working

damage to o/s/r wing/wheel arch

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly on inner half to 2.5mm

rear exhaust box corroded around seam

some front service brake judder

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,509 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 VRY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

LV05 VRY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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