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LV55 XAG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

202,328 mi
Last recorded202,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 202,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 202,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2019 193,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 193,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 186,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 170,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 May 2017 179,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 169,918 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING STRAP RUSTY

Fail 7 Jun 2016 169,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING STRAP RUSTY

Pass 12 May 2015 158,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2014

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

tail box in poor condtion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 137,574 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 130,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 130,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 110,303 miles

Both front brake discs are worn lipped & pitted on inner surfaces,advise replacemnet soon

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2011 110,303 miles

Both front brake discs are worn lipped & pitted on inner surfaces,advise replacemnet soon

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,400 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 89,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,385 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XAG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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