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LV55 WUK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 WUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,392 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,385 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,825 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 71,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,984 miles

Rear springs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,346 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 1 Oct 2016 49,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,355 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 25,317 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,500 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 21,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 21,179 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,424 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 WUK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

LV55 WUK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is LV55 WUK safe to buy?

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