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LR05 OHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,645 mi
Last recorded130,645 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 130,642 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre has no tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 101,233 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre has no tread on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,635 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,633 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 77,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,100 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls

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

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

center brake light disconnected

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,374 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 39,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,311 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 28,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR05 OHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LR05 OHZ, 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 LR05 OHZ registered?

LR05 OHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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