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LX05 OSV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,837 mi
Last recorded92,837 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,837 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,837 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 66,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 52,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,007 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)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,005 miles

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

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

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

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)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2008 18,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,850 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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LX05 OSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX05 OSV, 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 LX05 OSV registered?

LX05 OSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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