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AP05 LZU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,392 mi
Last recorded94,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 91,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,422 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 88,422 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,427 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,414 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,744 miles

hand brake operation notchy

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,744 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

hand brake operation notchy

o/s/f tyre tread lifting cracks in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,677 miles

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

slight cracks in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 68,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Back box outer skin corroded and is hanging down

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

Slight play in nearside front droplink

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,772 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,663 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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AP05 LZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AP05 LZU, 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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AP05 LZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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