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LV05 VWK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 106,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 97,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 91,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,103 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,834 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,971 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,885 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,541 miles

Both front tyres outer walls starting to crack

N/S/R numberplate bulb slightly dim

Unable to spin o/s/r wheel due to brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,975 miles

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,968 miles

high level stop lamp not working

offside wiper blade split on edges

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 VWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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