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LV55 BFU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 131,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 122,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,292 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,292 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,134 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer wall not showing chord

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,169 miles

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

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 BFU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

LV55 BFU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LV55 BFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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