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LG05 YFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,735 mi
Last recorded147,735 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 YFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 147,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has slight leak of gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,473 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front engine oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 130,288 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe to rear box (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front engine oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,134 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 120,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 94,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 81,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,973 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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LG05 YFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG05 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

LG05 YFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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