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LT05 DFN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,233 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,783 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,083 miles

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

Offside & nearside front brakes, slight binding, recommend further inspection.

Rear exhaust silencer, heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,083 miles

Offside & nearside front brakes, slight binding, recommend further inspection.

Rear exhaust silencer, heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

exhaust is corroded

nearside front brake is starting to slightly bind

offside front brake is starting to slightly bind

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

Fail 10 Oct 2011 35,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,084 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,784 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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LT05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LT05 DFN, 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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LT05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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