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LB05 YOC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,136 mi
Last recorded93,136 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 88,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,160 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,689 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,246 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower radiator corroded and leaking from welds.

N/S/F wiper blade splitting.

O/S/R bumper stop missing.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,210 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 34,457 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,457 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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LB05 YOC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LB05 YOC, 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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LB05 YOC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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