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SP05 LZN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,389 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 98,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 57,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,671 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer cover/casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,498 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 55,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion around rear chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion around rear chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

exhaust centre silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,726 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,534 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 47,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,643 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,570 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,608 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 24,728 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2009 24,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,392 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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SP05 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SP05 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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SP05 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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