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LY05 AVX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,730 mi
Last recorded80,730 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 80,690 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY FROSTED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

Fail 8 May 2021 80,690 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY FROSTED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,538 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,538 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,706 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED OUTER CASING

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED OUTER CASING

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,255 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 64,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 55,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 26,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 15,799 miles
Fail 16 May 2011

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 12,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AVX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 AVX registered?

LY05 AVX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LY05 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 AVX shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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