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LG05 ZPX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,169 mi
Last recorded92,169 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,169 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,317 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 90,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted so spring rubs on car (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 70,107 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,406 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 47,540 miles

rear exhaust box has outer skin getting poor

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,611 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box getting poor

Fail 15 Apr 2016 42,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box getting poor

Pass 7 May 2015 37,658 miles

rear exhaust poor condition.

Fail 7 May 2015 37,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 1 May 2014 32,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,625 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 26,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 21,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,304 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 ZPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

LG05 ZPX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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