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MM54 LZN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,669 mi
Last recorded91,669 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,669 miles

DAMAGE / SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

ENGINE RADIATOR LEAKING BADLY

FRONT UNDERTRAY LOOSE

HEAVY CORROSION / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

POROUS ENGINE SUMP

Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DAMAGE / SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

ENGINE RADIATOR LEAKING BADLY

FRONT UNDERTRAY LOOSE

HEAVY CORROSION / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

POROUS ENGINE SUMP

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 79,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,300 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,165 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,519 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 39,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MM54 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM54 LZN, 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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MM54 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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