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LN05 ZWF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,907 mi
Last recorded25,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 25,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 25,664 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 25,348 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2024 25,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2023 24,886 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 24,886 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,484 miles

reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2020 22,975 miles

brake fluid discoloured

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,188 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,244 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,042 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 ZWF 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 90.5%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LN05 ZWF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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