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LR05 TPF

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,440 mi
Last recorded64,440 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,440 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,440 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,566 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 61,566 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,806 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, deep cuts, perished, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting /poor

small marks in front screen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,102 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,102 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker in zone a (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,463 miles

Offside Front brakes lightly binding

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre's lightly perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 48,463 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brakes lightly binding

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre's lightly perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread

Rear bumper insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread

Rear bumper insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,476 miles

N/S/R Tyre Is Perished.

N/S/R Wheel Arch Liner Insecure & Fouling Tyre.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre Is Perished.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Corroded.

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 May 2015 40,476 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Is Perished.

N/S/R Wheel Arch Liner Insecure & Fouling Tyre.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre Is Perished.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Corroded.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,858 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 34,087 miles

reare exhaust box outer skin rusting

small cracks in both rear tyres/tread 3mm

Pass 5 May 2011 30,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 30,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 1 May 2010 25,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,472 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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LR05 TPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR05 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

LR05 TPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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