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KF05 LZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,312 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,137 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 101,137 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,266 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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,343 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,891 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2017 85,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,051 miles

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

Offside Rear nail tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 83,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear nail tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,610 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,921 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,426 miles

OIL LEAK

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,660 miles

rear silencer rusting outter case/ n/s/r/ tyre uneven tread

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,869 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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KF05 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KF05 LZJ, 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 KF05 LZJ registered?

KF05 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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