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LV55 VDC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 139,172 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 139,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine overheated, expelled coolant.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 138,239 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 138,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 134,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 129,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,277 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 119,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,270 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 82,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,707 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,839 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
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LV55 VDC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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