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LY05 RZG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 58,468 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever reserve travel requires attention/adjustment

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 58,468 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever reserve travel requires attention/adjustment

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 55,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 55,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2023 49,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 aprox 2mm only .... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 49,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower part missing .... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 aprox 2mm only .... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 44,968 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside.... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 44,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eng' man' light on.... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside.... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,852 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 40,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer very deteriorated / several holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested to be re-- tested.... (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15..inner worn to cordes.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front tracking as severe inner tread wear....

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges / also has been used on Very Low pressure.... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer VERY CORRODED will need replacing........... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,252 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,368 miles

CENTER AND REAR SILENCERS GETTING VERY RUSTY OUTER CASINGS PEELING OPEN

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,796 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 27,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 25,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,818 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,434 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 15,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 RZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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