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LV55 GNO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,046 mi
Last recorded49,046 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 49,046 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 49,046 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge tracking required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 38,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge tracking required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,961 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look on low side

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,885 miles

Front brake pads look on low side inner pads

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,037 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,767 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 27,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,756 miles

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,530 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 GNO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GNO, 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 GNO registered?

LV55 GNO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is LV55 GNO safe to buy?

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