CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV55 GZL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,747 mi
Last recorded46,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,747 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust mount deteriated - exhaust secure/sufficiently supported

Fail 13 Jan 2023 46,747 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust mount deteriated - exhaust secure/sufficiently supported

Pass 15 Jan 2022 43,513 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low- tread/wall cracked - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low- wall/tread cracked - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

rear exhaust/exhaust mount deteriated - exhaust sufficiently supported/secure

Fail 15 Jan 2022 43,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low- tread/wall cracked - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low- wall/tread cracked - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

rear exhaust/exhaust mount deteriated - exhaust sufficiently supported/secure

Pass 9 Jan 2021 40,156 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated - not leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,755 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated- not leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2020 37,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriated- not leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2019 34,525 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyre walls deteriated - cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on inner sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 26,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 23,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,969 miles

radiator corroded and damp

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,470 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,470 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,617 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV55 GZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV55 GZL?

You can check the full history of LV55 GZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV55 GZL registered?

LV55 GZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is LV55 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 GZL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV55 GZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV55 GZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.