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LR05 ZCT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

39,349 mi
Last recorded39,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 39,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 35,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 35,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 33,162 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 33,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,929 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 29,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 26,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,434 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 25,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,997 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 23,997 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,195 miles

off side front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,966 miles

off side front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,884 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear tyrs perished and badly cracking they are 10yrs old

Fail 2 Apr 2014 20,426 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,426 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,867 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

ns wiper blade split,

nsf tyre wall perished

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,588 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,587 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,306 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 15,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZCT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

LR05 ZCT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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