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LX05 ZFM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,143 mi
Last recorded44,143 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 44,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 41,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 41,310 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,404 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 38,399 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively And outer disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Hand brake lever has high travel

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,658 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 28,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 21,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,860 miles

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,113 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,269 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 9,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,279 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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LX05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZFM, 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 LX05 ZFM registered?

LX05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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