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LD05 TYG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,442 mi
Last recorded91,442 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 TYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,677 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away but not signs of exhaust gases leaking.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 46,675 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away but not signs of exhaust gases leaking.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,358 miles

Oil leak noted

Pass 24 May 2016 44,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 44,051 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 42,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

rear exhaust corroded

spare tyre u/s

Pass 29 May 2013 39,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brakelight not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,748 miles

front wipers split

Fail 16 Mar 2009 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wipers split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (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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LD05 TYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LD05 TYG, 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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LD05 TYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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