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LG05 ZPY

2005 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,382 mi
Last recorded177,382 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 177,382 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tred (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tred (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 177,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body component insecure Lower wheel arch trim loose and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER and OUTER sill hold and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tred (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tred (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 169,217 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 169,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 169,137 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front discs and pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 160,661 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 160,627 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,606 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 157,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,648 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 152,634 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,289 miles

Fuel cooler damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cooler damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,306 miles

Intermitant missfire on engine, only just met Emmisions requirements

Pass 14 May 2015 126,996 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 126,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,472 miles

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

Unable to see front brake pads

Fail 30 May 2014 120,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 30 May 2013 112,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 111,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 97,148 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 97,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 83,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine water leak

Fail 24 May 2011 83,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine water leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 71,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 May 2009 57,366 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 57,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 39,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZPY, 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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LG05 ZPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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