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LX55 ZYU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ZYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 84,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,730 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,572 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 58,572 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 54,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 54,528 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 49,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 49,745 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 46,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 46,847 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,861 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 43,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 40,487 miles

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rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 May 2014 37,226 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre walls perrishing

Pass 14 May 2014 37,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre walls perrishing

Pass 14 May 2013 34,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2012 30,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,674 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,674 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 26,156 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,975 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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LX55 ZYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

LX55 ZYU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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