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AV05 LNZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 95,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,302 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,057 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,850 miles

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

o/s/f brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust rear box in very poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to wear bands

Fail 26 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust rear box in very poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to wear bands

Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,809 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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AV05 LNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV05 LNZ, 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 AV05 LNZ registered?

AV05 LNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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