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ML05 LZR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,942 mi
Last recorded134,942 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 134,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 131,433 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,106 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,687 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge damaged

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge zero tread ie its bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,006 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,006 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,800 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,757 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,150 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 24,698 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)

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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ML05 LZR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ML05 LZR, 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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ML05 LZR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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