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LA05 AYP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,589 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 66,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,457 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 65,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,225 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 30,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,479 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 24,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LA05 AYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA05 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA05 AYP registered?

LA05 AYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LA05 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 AYP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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