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LV55 PYP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,737 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,968 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,145 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,193 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 35,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,530 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 PYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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