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LY05 SZP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,223 mi
Last recorded38,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,100 miles

Oil leak

age cracks o/s/r

rear box condiction

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,835 miles

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,600 miles

offside wiper split

rear box deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2011 33,600 miles

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

offside wiper split

rear box deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2010 32,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,511 miles

advise gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2009 25,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 6 May 2008 19,104 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 SZP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

LY05 SZP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LY05 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 SZP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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