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LY05 VNZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,863 miles

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Fail 2 Jan 2018 107,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,863 miles

underbody tray fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,863 miles

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,212 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 20,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 17,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advice front brake discs

advice near side front outer tyre wall, advice off side front outer tyre wall, advice near side rear outer wall, advice off side rear outer tyre wall.

near side and off side wipers split.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 16,572 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

advice front brake discs

advice near side front outer tyre wall, advice off side front outer tyre wall, advice near side rear outer wall, advice off side rear outer tyre wall.

near side and off side wipers split.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2010 13,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,264 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 VNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY05 VNZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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