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LY05 TAU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,306 mi
Last recorded51,306 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,306 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 45,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,480 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,193 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but is NOT exposing cords or canvass

N/S/F Wiper blade split

O/S/F Wiper blade split

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer wall in poor con dition

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 TAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

LY05 TAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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