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LB05 ZTR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,778 mi
Last recorded66,778 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,778 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 60,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,256 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 45,255 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,721 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 38,721 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 34,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,968 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 24,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,251 miles

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

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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 ZTR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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