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LV55 BZF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,885 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,711 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,711 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,861 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight perishing

slight scuffing to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 12,472 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BZF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

LV55 BZF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LV55 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 BZF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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