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LY54 VVC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 104,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (also cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (also cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (also cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (also cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti roll bar link is bent and rubbing on the brake hose on lock

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on the anti roll bar link on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,222 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,910 miles

rear exhaust partly deteriorated.

offside front worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,171 miles

rear exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,434 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY54 VVC, 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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LY54 VVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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