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LV55 YBY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,407 mi
Last recorded62,407 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,407 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both footbrake and hand brake require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,370 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 58,351 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,740 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm tyre starting to crack,175/65 r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm ,tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 42,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,439 miles

Centre Rear Upper Eyelevel stop lamp not working possibly disconnected.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,959 miles

cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,798 miles

cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,326 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2011 18,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,021 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,704 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 9,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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