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LA05 CYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,522 mi
Last recorded26,522 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 26,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2026 26,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2025 25,577 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Wiper

Pass 12 Aug 2024 24,966 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2024 24,966 miles

Nearside Front 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,572 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2023 24,572 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 24,275 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2022 24,274 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,812 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside side repeater deteriorated

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,327 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2018 22,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,976 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 20,976 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,137 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2015 18,669 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,520 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 17,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,464 miles

wiper blades splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,703 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 10,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,150 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 9,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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LA05 CYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA05 CYJ, 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 LA05 CYJ registered?

LA05 CYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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