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LV05 VWM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,212 mi
Last recorded111,212 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

central exhaust slightly damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2018 111,212 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

central exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,336 miles

o/s front tyre tread low inner edge

o/s rear tyre wall inner edge scuffed

rear exhaust box corropded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,334 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre tread low inner edge

o/s rear tyre wall inner edge scuffed

rear exhaust box corropded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 82,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,351 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,917 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 54,917 miles

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

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

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 VWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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