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LY05 ZNS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,523 mi
Last recorded69,523 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ZNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,523 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt recoil slow

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 69,523 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt recoil slow

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,609 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central stop lamp not fully functional. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,813 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 63,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 59,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2018 54,740 miles

Battery slightly insecure appears to be the incorrect size/dimensions

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Reversing light not working

Water ingress into nearside rear light unit

Fail 1 May 2018 54,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery slightly insecure appears to be the incorrect size/dimensions

Both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine oil level low

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Reversing light not working

Water ingress into nearside rear light unit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,734 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear fading (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,495 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 34,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,958 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,686 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 ZNS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

LY05 ZNS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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