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LN05 ZWA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,316 mi
Last recorded50,316 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,316 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating/ corroding

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,316 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating/ corroding

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,523 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,533 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall chipped and cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's and perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,533 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall chipped and cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's and perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,163 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leaks

r/ wiper split

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,505 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,057 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,692 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 19,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 17,228 miles

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

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

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 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

LN05 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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