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LX05 ZGD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,797 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 59,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,831 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 39,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,887 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,723 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 21,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 10,560 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 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX05 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

LX05 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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