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OV05 LVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box and bracket corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 119,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box and bracket corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld repair still leaking (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,174 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,110 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,332 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 78,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn thin on inner edges

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,540 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,610 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 34,352 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 34,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 21,685 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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OV05 LVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV05 LVU, 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 OV05 LVU registered?

OV05 LVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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