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AP05 LZV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 88,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 79,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top shock mount noisy

Fail 2 May 2024 79,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top shock mount noisy

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

Pass 10 May 2023 72,584 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 May 2023 72,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,715 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mounting bearing stiff in operation

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Apr 2021 60,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mounting bearing stiff in operation

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust back box

Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust back box

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,104 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 39,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs and pads worn

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 35,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,830 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,024 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 LZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP05 LZV, 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 LZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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