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EJ05 LYS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,659 mi
Last recorded20,659 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 20,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,131 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 19,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 19,250 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 19,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,796 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 13,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 11,032 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 11,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 10,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 7,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,643 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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EJ05 LYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EJ05 LYS, 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 EJ05 LYS registered?

EJ05 LYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is EJ05 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 LYS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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