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LY05 TBO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 64,429 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres badly perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 63,735 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 63,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 63,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2019 61,309 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 61,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 59,599 miles

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 59,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 58,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 50,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded away and adrift

Pass 15 May 2015 50,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear silencer outer casing corroded away and adrift

Pass 9 May 2014 43,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 22 May 2013 36,469 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 36,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,490 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 34,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,583 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 28,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 TBO 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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

LY05 TBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 TBO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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