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RX05 LYR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,679 mi
Last recorded50,679 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,679 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and mounting incure

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,714 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,640 miles

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

front brake discs worn / corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,533 miles

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,533 miles

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

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

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,248 miles

175/65/14/82t michelin

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,822 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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RX05 LYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX05 LYR, 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 RX05 LYR registered?

RX05 LYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RX05 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 LYR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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