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LV05 YRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 56,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,604 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,501 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 45,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 37,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,877 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 YRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

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

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