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MM54 LZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

111,466 mi
Last recorded111,466 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 LZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 111,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,013 miles

Rear Wiper torn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2024 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,311 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 100,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,101 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 72,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 66,486 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,482 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,003 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/f tyre worn outside centre 3/4 + cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14t (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet release handle insecure

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/f tyre worn outside centre 3/4 + cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,220 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded [esp back box]

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [175/65/14t]

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn outside centre 3/4

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in o/s headlamp

exhaust corroded [esp back box]

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [175/65/14t]

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn outside centre 3/4

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,694 miles

both front tyres cracking on tred.

center brake light inop.

near side front indicator slightly white.

near side side repeater slightly white

off side headlamp has water on inside of lense.

off side side repeater slightly white.

small cut in near side front tyre.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,362 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,362 miles

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

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,620 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,434 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracking close to cords.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracking close to cords.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,943 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre cracking close to cords.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre cracking close to cords.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,198 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 14,198 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 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,035 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 10,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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