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LM05 HZS

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,547 mi
Last recorded88,547 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 HZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight under side corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 76,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 76,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2018 69,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall cracking/perished

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

Fail 7 May 2018 69,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall cracking/perished

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

Pass 18 May 2017 64,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,044 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 51,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,221 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 37,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 26,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 21,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LM05 HZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LM05 HZS, 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 LM05 HZS registered?

LM05 HZS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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