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LN05 ZVF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,898 mi
Last recorded74,898 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 74,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,691 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refitted washer pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,923 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,648 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 63,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,628 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,230 miles

Rear tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,850 miles

Rear tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,566 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear silencer support band broken/corroded through.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,955 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,606 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 35,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,266 miles

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

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 ZVF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZVF, 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 LN05 ZVF registered?

LN05 ZVF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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