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LV05 ZGJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,340 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,015 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,595 miles

noise from engine requires further investergation

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from engine requires further investergation

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,827 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,827 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall and getting low on tread.

Offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall and has a nail in.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall and getting low on tread.

Offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall and has a nail in.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,862 miles

Both rear tyres damaged and deteriorating on outer sidewall.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres damaged and deteriorating on outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside wiper blade deteriorating on ends.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LV05 ZGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LV05 ZGJ, 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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LV05 ZGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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