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LV05 XWM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,852 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 116,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 116,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,887 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 110,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake service

unable to inspect near side front wheel bearing operation

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,466 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

NSR tyre changed with spare

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Water ingress noted in OSF head lamp. Immage ok

Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,466 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

NSR tyre changed with spare

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Water ingress noted in OSF head lamp. Immage ok

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

front no.plate cracked/damaged

front spoiler 2/3rd missing

n/s wiper blade tip split

secured child seat o/s rear

unsecured child seat in n/s rear

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front no.plate cracked/damaged

front spoiler 2/3rd missing

n/s wiper blade tip split

secured child seat o/s rear

unsecured child seat in n/s rear

Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,834 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

front bumper is slightly damaged

front screen is lightly scratched and has several small stone chips

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,834 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper is slightly damaged

front screen is lightly scratched and has several small stone chips

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,243 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 XWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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