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LV55 BDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 79,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,847 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 54,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,647 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,765 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,938 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,934 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 6,723 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 6,476 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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LV55 BDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 LV55 BDZ, 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 LV55 BDZ registered?

LV55 BDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is LV55 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 BDZ 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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