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YM05 LZN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 85,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 85,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 77,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge no visible tread and 3mm across the rest (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper stop lamp inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 75,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread slightly feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill slightly deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill slightly deteriorated

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2020 75,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread slightly feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear outer sill slightly deteriorated

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 65,320 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 65,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 60,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,007 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 1 May 2013 43,007 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 17 May 2012 38,976 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,536 miles

rear wiper poor condition age crackes in rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,378 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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YM05 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YM05 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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What year was YM05 LZN registered?

YM05 LZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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