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SP05 LZC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,070 mi
Last recorded155,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,070 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 155,067 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,584 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 144,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,058 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2014 102,492 miles

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

both rear tyres have just met limits

Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,492 miles

both rear tyres have just met limits

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,013 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,269 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 48,654 miles

high level stop light inop can not tell if connected

Fail 21 May 2010 48,654 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high level stop light inop can not tell if connected

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SP05 LZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP05 LZC, 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 SP05 LZC registered?

SP05 LZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SP05 LZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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