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LN55 ZMY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle corroded rear side

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 58,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody has surface corrosion in all areas

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,313 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Front and rear bumpers slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2020 58,313 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Front and rear bumpers slightly damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2019

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

smell of diesel under bonnet, but no visible signs of leak

wipers slightly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2018 53,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

smell of diesel under bonnet, but no visible signs of leak

wipers slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,146 miles

EML on

bonnet release handle insecure

diesel smell under bonnet, but no visible sigs of leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,500 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,708 miles

both front lower arms bushes starting to perish

check engine light on dash

child seats fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 45,708 miles

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

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

both front lower arms bushes starting to perish

check engine light on dash

child seats fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,287 miles

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

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

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

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

MIL on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear bumper has slight damage

n/s rear tyre walls deteriorated

o/s rear tyre edges badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

noise from engine poss air pipe off

under shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,462 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 25,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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 ZMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN55 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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