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LV55 XAB

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,310 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,353 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,251 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 42,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,141 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 39,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 35,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 30,093 miles

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,919 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly & innerbrake disc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 25,583 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 19,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,659 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 XAB 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 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

LV55 XAB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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