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MK05 LBV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 62,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,063 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear backbox slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,195 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding.

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,706 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 41,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,520 miles

backbox corroded but not blowing

center box corroded but not blowing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,520 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

backbox corroded but not blowing

center box corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,639 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 28,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,141 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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MK05 LBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK05 LBV, 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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MK05 LBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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