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LX55 ZYR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ZYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,392 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,392 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and falling away

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,425 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,168 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,986 miles

Tail box of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2016 56,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tail box of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,564 miles

Both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules at one end.

The rear exhaust is quite corroded, though not insecure or blowing.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,564 miles

Both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules at one end.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The rear exhaust is quite corroded, though not insecure or blowing.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,430 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 46,430 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,714 miles

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

O/s/f wiper blade is somewhat split.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The rear exhaust is quite corroded.

The rear tyres are heavily crazed (and possibly soft).

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,714 miles

O/s/f wiper blade is somewhat split.

The rear exhaust is quite corroded.

The rear tyres are heavily crazed (and possibly soft).

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,224 miles

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

O/s/f tyre quite thin and partially deflated.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 30,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,891 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,376 miles

offside rear outer sill dented

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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LX55 ZYR 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 63.6%.

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 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 LX55 ZYR, 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 LX55 ZYR registered?

LX55 ZYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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