CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX05 ORZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,407 mi
Last recorded51,407 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ORZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 51,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,326 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 48,326 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 47,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 47,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 46,041 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,409 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 42,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,700 miles

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,629 miles

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,799 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak present

Fail 14 Jan 2016 36,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak present

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 33,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,085 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,191 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX05 ORZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX05 ORZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX05 ORZ?

You can check the full history of LX05 ORZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX05 ORZ registered?

LX05 ORZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is LX05 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 ORZ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 ORZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX05 ORZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.