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LV05 YWP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 122,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 122,238 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 117,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,059 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,237 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General oil leak from the engine

High level brake light is not working

Rear silencer is rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2012 80,640 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General oil leak from the engine

Rear silencer is rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,852 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 49,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,603 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 YWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV05 YWP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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