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SW54 LGV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,246 mi
Last recorded47,246 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 LGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,246 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 47,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,204 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,561 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 37,695 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,695 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,905 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,905 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 18,771 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 10,325 miles

bonnet stay pivot broken

nearside front and rear wiper blades torn

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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SW54 LGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW54 LGV, 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 SW54 LGV registered?

SW54 LGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is SW54 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 LGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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