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WL54 LZB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,115 miles

n/s bodywork damaged

n/s sill crushed

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and repaired

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,115 miles

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

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

n/s bodywork damaged

n/s sill crushed

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and repaired

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,127 miles

corrosion showing to o/s/r sill

corrosion showing to rear subframe

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,983 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure inner cover ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure inner cover ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre at 3 mill of tread and cracking on outer sidewall

front exhaust rusty around clamp

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre at 3 mill of tread and cracking on outer sidewall

front exhaust rusty around clamp

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,174 miles

n/s/f tyre at 4 mill of tread

rad leaking coolant

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper blade splitting

Rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,564 miles

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

Rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,628 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,235 miles

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

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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WL54 LZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL54 LZB, 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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WL54 LZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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