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LN55 ZLO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Door catching wing when opened due to wing damage

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Door catching wing when opened due to wing damage

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner shoulder + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,219 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe is corroded

corrosion to chassis

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre is perishing slightly

oil residue on the engine

Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe is corroded

corrosion to chassis

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre is perishing slightly

oil residue on the engine

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

minor blow from the exhaust system

o/s/f wiper is smearing

oil residue on the engine

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,814 miles

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

Nearside Front outer and inner wing damage

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,157 miles

clutch has a very high biting point

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

oil residue on the engine

Fail 9 Jan 2017 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch has a very high biting point

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

oil residue on the engine

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,453 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,899 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,964 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 ZLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZLO, 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 LN55 ZLO registered?

LN55 ZLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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