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LV05 YVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,110 mi
Last recorded77,110 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,944 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,666 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,333 miles

There is slight play in the N/S/F top mount

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,326 miles

There is slight play in the N/S/F top mount of the suspension leg.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,155 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 YVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 YVZ registered?

LV05 YVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 YVZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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