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LY05 VTG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

156,114 mi
Last recorded156,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 156,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 152,743 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SIL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 144,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,146 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 128,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,229 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 116,229 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,456 miles

Both front drop links worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,430 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust box breaking up & Rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,786 miles

rear box is starting to deteriate

Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,786 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

rear box is starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,917 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 50,917 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,648 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2009 37,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,548 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,548 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VTG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

LY05 VTG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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