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LV05 VWN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 75,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 75,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,689 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/f tyre cracking and outer wall damaged

rear exhaust box corroded,outer skin coming off

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,011 miles

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

offside rear tyre appears to be punctured

Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,011 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre appears to be punctured

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,602 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,076 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,138 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 28,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,675 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 VWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

LV05 VWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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