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LV05 YRY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,403 mi
Last recorded66,403 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,720 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread. 175/65/r14-82h

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,005 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,005 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,158 miles

Both rear tyres worn recommend replacing.175/65/r14-82T

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 20,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,440 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 YRY 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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

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

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