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LN55 ZLE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,674 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 102,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,644 miles

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

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

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

condensation in headlamps

front brake pads low - discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2018 96,644 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

condensation in headlamps

front brake pads low - discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,865 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Covers Fitted & Some Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Tyre Treads Very Close To Legal Limit On 2mm, Bald Inner Edges & Cuts In Outer Sidewall Not Exposing Cords Or Ply 185 60 15 88H Extra Load Michelin (1513

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link, One Ball Joint Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Headlamp Aim At Lower Limit & Adjuster Not Working

Offside Front Indicator Bulb Slightly Faded

Offside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Parking Brake Travel

Rear Both Brake Flexible Hose Metal Ends Corroded

Rear Both Suspension Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,020 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit 2mm & Bald Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit 3mm & Very Low Inner Edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,229 miles

Slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2014 67,513 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

front indicators faded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,994 miles

Both lower arm front bushes perished

Oil leaks

Fail 3 Dec 2012 52,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,226 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars and heavily perished.

front brake pads worn low and front brake discs lipped.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,054 miles

partial engine undertray fitted

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear tyres perishing

drivers sunvisor in the front passenger door pocket

front brake discs wearing

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 11 Oct 2010 35,054 miles

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear tyres perishing

drivers sunvisor in the front passenger door pocket

front brake discs wearing

partial engine undertray fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,544 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,118 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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LN55 ZLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN55 ZLE, 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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LN55 ZLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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