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WV55 LZK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,517 mi
Last recorded151,517 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 151,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 151,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 151,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 151,435 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,949 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 146,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 136,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 136,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 127,978 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,682 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Top mount bearing grabbing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 114,681 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Top mount bearing grabbing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 109,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 109,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 106,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking/chuffing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside front wiper blade split, but still clearing screen

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,492 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Moisture in headlamps

Nearside front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,004 miles

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

gear cables rubbing on steering pump

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,589 miles

gear cables rubbing on stearing pump

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,498 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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WV55 LZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 WV55 LZK, 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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WV55 LZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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