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LX55 YVL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,308 mi
Last recorded61,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS APPROX 4MM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,940 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,763 miles

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 42,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,222 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,396 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,255 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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LX55 YVL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX55 YVL, 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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LX55 YVL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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