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AO05 YHM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 18 Jun 2020 67,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,130 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,127 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,665 miles

Exhaust system deterioted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,499 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 39,926 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 39,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 33,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on

Pass 13 May 2013 28,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 28,162 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 25,060 miles

all tyres have perishing starting in treads

Pass 9 May 2011 21,040 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2011 21,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2010 17,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,144 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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AO05 YHM 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 AO05 YHM, 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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AO05 YHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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