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LY05 ZNN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,991 mi
Last recorded53,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,751 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 53,314 miles

Advise clutch replacement asap

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rears (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight coolant leak

The rear exhaust box is deteriorated.

Fail 30 May 2023 53,314 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Advise clutch replacement asap

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rears (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight coolant leak

The rear exhaust box is deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2022 52,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 52,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 50,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre walls starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre walls starting to crack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,721 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

rear brake service recommended

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished + close to 1.6mil on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

engine oil needed

rear brake service recommended

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,082 miles

Offside wiper blade smearing screen

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear silencer corroded

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,749 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 36,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & split! (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low advise wheel alignment! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,977 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 33,977 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,062 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,376 miles

upper stop lamp inopertive

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,678 miles

all tyres perished & cracking

upper stop lamp inopertive

Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,678 miles

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

all tyres perished & cracking

upper stop lamp inopertive

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,503 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 ZNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZNN, 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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LY05 ZNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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