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LV55 WZP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 WZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,220 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both rear bump stops missing

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,346 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Nov 2014 71,858 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2011 66,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,936 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 56,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,426 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 WZP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

LV55 WZP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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