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LY05 JLU

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,682 mi
Last recorded85,682 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,169 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 99,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,349 miles

ECU lamp on

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,854 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 15 Jun 2010 33,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,929 miles

Both front tyres getting low

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,296 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 JLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

LY05 JLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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