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LB05 ZTJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 105,910 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,937 miles

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

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

corrosion rear exhaust section (poor condition)

low reading o/s parking brake

Pass 17 May 2021 102,220 miles

Central ehaust in poor condition

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

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

Rear ehaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion center and rear exhaust

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Jun 2020 101,794 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion center and rear exhaust

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,378 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

wear edges both front tyres 185/60/15

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

wear edges both front tyres 185/60/15

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,232 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,675 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 77,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,819 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 ZTJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LB05 ZTJ, 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 LB05 ZTJ registered?

LB05 ZTJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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