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LY05 CLF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,383 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,383 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,716 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has split all round tread area 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split all round tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slpit all round tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 52,629 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all gone white 4 bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number 5 looks like number 6 (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has split all round tread area 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split all round tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slpit all round tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 44,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear bump stop half missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 42,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded/worn

Fail 17 May 2018 42,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded/worn

Pass 11 May 2017 40,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/going out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

center exhaust blowing but not excessive yet.

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn

Fail 11 May 2017 40,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/going out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

center exhaust blowing but not excessive yet.

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 16 May 2016 38,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking, going out of shape. 195/50/15

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking, going out of shape.

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

all exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads around half worn

Fail 16 May 2016 38,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking, going out of shape. 195/50/15

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

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking, going out of shape.

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

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

all exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads around half worn

Pass 14 May 2015 35,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 34,052 miles

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

rear brake pads over half worn.

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear tyres showing signs of wear and going out of shape. 195/50/16

Pass 21 May 2013 30,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,562 miles

offside and nearside front tyres showing signs of wear. 195/50/16

Pass 12 May 2011 21,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,135 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,135 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of cracking around tread and walls.

Pass 14 May 2008 9,278 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 CLF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLF, 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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LY05 CLF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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