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LN05 ZTC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,595 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot signs of wear

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

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Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,019 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured reapeter (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 80,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured reapeter (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,787 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 73,770 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brakes signs of wear

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,182 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,348 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 ZTC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LN05 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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