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LG05 ZNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 96,780 miles

Both front bottom ball joint covers slightly damaged

Nearside Front cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front bottom ball joint covers slightly damaged

Nearside Front cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,184 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,360 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 92,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system / back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,434 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play and slightly noisy when rotated

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit (175/65/14

Pass 25 Mar 2016 52,779 miles

injector has a slight blow and slight smell of diesel

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2016 52,779 miles

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

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

injector has a slight blow and slight smell of diesel

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,979 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,590 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,461 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,041 miles

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,414 miles

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,143 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 ZNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

LG05 ZNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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