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LV55 LBN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,710 mi
Last recorded70,710 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,710 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

rear exhaust mounting loose

Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,223 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

SMALL CUT IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE NSR AND OSF TYRE TREAD ARE GETTING NEAR THE MIN AND THE OSR AND NSF TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,522 miles

CUT IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED.

UNABLE TO FULLY SEE HOW LOW THE FRONT OUTER PADS MAY BE GETTING

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant stains on bottom of radiator

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,244 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Fail 22 Sep 2010 24,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

WASHER WORK WHEN THE BONNET IS OPEN AND LOOKS LIKE THE WATER PIPE TO THE BONNET IS BENT WHEN BONNET IS SHUT

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,205 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

TOPPED UP ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS LOW

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,205 miles

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

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKIN G BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

TOPPED UP ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS LOW

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,111 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IN TEST LIMITS

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 LBN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

LV55 LBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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