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LY05 XPN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,560 mi
Last recorded88,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 XPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,331 miles

Central brake light only half of the lamp working

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one section not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one section not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,922 miles

Bumper loose on nearside front

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bumper loose on nearside front

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,620 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one section of high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 74,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one section of high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,413 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Unable to see front pads

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,022 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 19,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 16,478 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

crackes on all four tyres outer side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,191 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 14,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 10,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 7,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,714 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 5,714 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XPN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

LY05 XPN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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