CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV55 UXS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,108 mi
Last recorded95,108 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 UXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,946 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 91,885 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,983 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 78,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

water in offside headlight unit

Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

water in offside headlight unit

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,589 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

rear tyre depths getting low

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

rear tyre depths getting low

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre depth getting low

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,325 miles

engine undertray fitted

wiper blades split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,325 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,698 miles

rear silencer retaining strap very rusty.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,121 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,471 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 UXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS?

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

What year was LV55 UXS registered?

LV55 UXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is LV55 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UXS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV55 UXS 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 UXS. 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.