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FY05 LZN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,712 mi
Last recorded83,712 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,712 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,712 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,009 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,602 miles

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

tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,149 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 14,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,093 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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FY05 LZN 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 69.6%.

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 FY05 LZN, 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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FY05 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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