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LV55 SUA

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 74,459 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door check strap ratchety

Fail 31 May 2014 74,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door check strap ratchety

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,606 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 43,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,321 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 32,319 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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 SUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

LV55 SUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is LV55 SUA safe to buy?

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