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DY05 LKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,407 mi
Last recorded59,407 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 52,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,128 miles

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

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

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

headlights slightly misted

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play offside rack end

Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

headlights slightly misted

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play offside rack end

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,619 miles

Exhaust back box outer layer corroded

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 44,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust back box outer layer corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 38,868 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,983 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 30,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,767 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 29,766 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is corroded

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,968 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wipers torn

Fail 19 Mar 2014 27,148 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

both wipers torn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,140 miles

all tyres are split and perrished

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,870 miles

N/S/F tyre aged cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,894 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 8,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY05 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DY05 LKZ, 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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DY05 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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