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LV55 PZW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,329 mi
Last recorded51,329 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 51,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,177 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,858 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,854 miles

Back box corroded.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Back box corroded.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,073 miles

back box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,073 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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