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LV55 BZH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 134,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 134,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing on body when steering turned

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,741 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 91,441 miles

Indicator switch worn, loose

Roughness in off side front strutt top mount with suspension hanging

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,039 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2020 89,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,329 miles

Note ; Battery covers missing

Note ; Rear brake failure , imbalance during application was 54 % , Nearside lagging in operation

Note ; Suspension bump stop missing Nearside rear

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 Aug 2019 82,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Note ; Battery covers missing

Note ; Rear brake failure , imbalance during application was 54 % , Nearside lagging in operation

Note ; Suspension bump stop missing Nearside rear

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,646 miles

Both front tyre valves showing deterioration

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyre valves showing deterioration

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,225 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,263 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,988 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,141 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 BZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

LV55 BZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LV55 BZH safe to buy?

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