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AF05 LZA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,139 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 87,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,382 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 79,382 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 69,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,071 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,539 miles

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

advise minor oil leak

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working eye leval (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermitant (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise minor oil leak

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre damaged

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre damaged

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,031 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 4mm (185/60r15 88h)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads very low

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 39,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads very low

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,422 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,735 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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AF05 LZA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AF05 LZA, 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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AF05 LZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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