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LN05 ZTB

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 72,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust cover rusting

Fail 1 Dec 2018 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust cover rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,472 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

both side repeater lenses missing but no white light present

n/s/f headlight condensation present

rear outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,923 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre stepping

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,923 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre stepping

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,342 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,381 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Water inside nearside front headlamp

Fail 16 Feb 2011 34,440 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside front head light water in it

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,323 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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LN05 ZTB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN05 ZTB, 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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LN05 ZTB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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