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RX05 LZF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,547 mi
Last recorded116,547 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 LZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 116,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/r14-82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/r14-82T (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 25 Sep 2026 116,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/r14-82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/r14-82T (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 26 Sep 2025 115,397 miles

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,676 miles

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,522 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 111,522 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/r14-82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/r14-82t (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,959 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread. 175/65/r14-82t

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

N/S/F headlamp starting to deteriorate.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread. 175/65/r14-82t

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

N/S/F headlamp starting to deteriorate.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,256 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,221 miles

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,251 miles

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 99,251 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from centre exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,792 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,772 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+ worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,772 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+ worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,041 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,005 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,069 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,057 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 LZF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

RX05 LZF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 LZF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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