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LV05 YXC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,053 mi
Last recorded119,053 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,500 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,500 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 94,112 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 73,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 64,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 54,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 38,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,889 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 6 May 2008 20,054 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 YXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 YXC, 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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LV05 YXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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