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LN55 ZTE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,267 mi
Last recorded99,267 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 95,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,807 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 82,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 81,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 70,858 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,858 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt slightly fluffing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rev counter inop

Fail 7 Sep 2012 61,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt slightly fluffing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rev counter inop

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers wiper blade edges split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,351 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,328 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 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

LN55 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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