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LX05 ZGM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,785 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,808 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,691 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,416 miles

advise air bag warning light on.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,412 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise air bag warning light on.

advise both front wipers split unable to test.

advise nearside front tyre wearing outter edge.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished and wearing low 3mm.

advise outter skin of rear exhaust section lifting away.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,196 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 24,919 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 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

LX05 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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