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LY05 ZVH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,146 mi
Last recorded128,146 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ZVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,146 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,146 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 120,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 116,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2017 116,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,495 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 111,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 101,464 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 97,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 97,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 83,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering goes stiff on road test

Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,169 miles

steering goes stiff on road test

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,173 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 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 ZVH registered?

LY05 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 ZVH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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