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LR05 ZVG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,033 miles

High level brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust box deterating

Spare missing

Pass 28 May 2013 80,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,571 miles

Accident damage to front nearside ( radiator pushed back ) and damage to offside and nearside rear wheel arches, and nearside rear door.

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Rear exhaust is deteriorating.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Accident damage to front nearside ( radiator pushed back ) and damage to offside and nearside rear wheel arches, and nearside rear door.

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Offside rear tyre tread is distorted and wearing unevenly. Flat spot nearing wear limit bars

Rear exhaust is deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,124 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,585 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,058 miles

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

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

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 ZVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

LR05 ZVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 ZVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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