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AV05 YEK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,764 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

under tray insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,511 miles

O/S wiper blade worn

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,718 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 99,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,275 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 94,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,475 miles

rear wiper no blade (p,r.s)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 88,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper no blade (p,r.s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear body bump stop missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,011 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,106 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,897 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV05 YEK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV05 YEK, 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 AV05 YEK registered?

AV05 YEK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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