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LG05 RMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,512 mi
Last recorded115,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 RMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 115,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 112,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 112,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,513 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,535 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,535 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,465 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,335 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

osf fog lamp broken

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf fog lamp broken

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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LG05 RMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LG05 RMZ, 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 LG05 RMZ registered?

LG05 RMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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