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LY05 ONL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,450 mi
Last recorded80,450 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ONL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,885 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 66,747 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 62,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 59,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 56,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front tyres inner sidewalls perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

nearside + offside rear brake hoses outer rubber sleave deteriorated but steel braided pipe fine

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front headlamp slightly condensed

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front tyres inner sidewalls perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front headlamp slightly condensed

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 51,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,849 miles

rear exhaust corroded ;strongly advise replace

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,849 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust corroded ;strongly advise replace

Pass 24 Jun 2013

age cracks nearside front tyre

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,835 miles

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

centre stop light

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

center stop light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,042 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,011 miles

r box condition

r pads wearing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,453 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,452 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,086 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 ONL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

LY05 ONL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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