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LV55 BVL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 70,777 miles

advise front inner disc's slightly worn

Fail 14 May 2018 70,770 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front inner disc's slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2017 64,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 57,524 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2016 57,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,671 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 7 May 2014 48,377 miles

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

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

back box outter skin corroded

oil level below minimum

Fail 7 May 2014 48,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

back box outter skin corroded

oil level below minimum

Pass 11 May 2013 43,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 36,602 miles

bonnet-stay retainer clip broken

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2011 28,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,636 miles

front nearside tyre outer sidewall is perishing

front nearside wheel rim is damaged

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 26,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front nearside tyre outer sidewall is perishing

front nearside wheel rim is damaged

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,344 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 BVL 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVL, 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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LV55 BVL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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