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LY54 ZZA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,163 mi
Last recorded204,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 ZZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 204,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 204,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 191,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 191,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 178,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 142,862 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 142,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 107,504 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,318 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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LY54 ZZA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY54 ZZA, 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 LY54 ZZA registered?

LY54 ZZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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