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LC05 BSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,186 mi
Last recorded41,186 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,358 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 40,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,103 miles

Slight freeplay in handbrake, poss adjusment of rear brakes needed

noise from engine poss bearing

offside rear tyre perished, spare is brand new

Fail 28 Apr 2011 30,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight freeplay in handbrake, poss adjusment of rear brakes needed

noise from engine poss bearing

offside rear tyre perished, spare is brand new

Pass 19 May 2009 22,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,299 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LC05 BSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC05 BSZ, 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 LC05 BSZ registered?

LC05 BSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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