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LY54 UCV

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 103,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken (internal on passenger side)

Fail 29 Jan 2021 103,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/rear has multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken (internal on passenger side)

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,057 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))

glow plug light on.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug light on.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,893 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,893 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,366 miles

Offside Rear number plate light deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,665 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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LY54 UCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY54 UCV, 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 LY54 UCV registered?

LY54 UCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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