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LY05 ALO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,247 mi
Last recorded49,247 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,247 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2015 49,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,797 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,797 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,506 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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LY05 ALO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY05 ALO, 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 LY05 ALO registered?

LY05 ALO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LY05 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 ALO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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