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LV55 BVR

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,847 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 87,847 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,791 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 BVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

LV55 BVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LV55 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 BVR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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