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LY05 UUV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,724 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,724 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,132 miles

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

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

OSR Axle bump stop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,225 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 58,225 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 34,948 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 49,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all indicators pale

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,960 miles

advise all indicators pale

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,236 miles

advise indiactors pale

Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,236 miles

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

advise indiactors pale

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,877 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,874 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,173 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre wearing low

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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LY05 UUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY05 UUV, 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 LY05 UUV registered?

LY05 UUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LY05 UUV safe to buy?

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