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LV05 YWX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,236 mi
Last recorded54,236 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2017 54,236 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,868 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,204 miles

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

cuts to nearside front tyre wall

rear exhaust section & supprt strap badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,568 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating - corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,639 miles

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

cut to nearside front tyre wall

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,070 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2011 32,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

cracking to both rear & nearside front tyres

Fail 10 May 2011 32,489 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

cracking to both rear & nearside front tyres

Pass 10 May 2010 28,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,231 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 12,231 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 YWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

LV05 YWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 YWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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