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AV05 YFF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,217 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,841 miles

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

clutch pedal high

Fail 28 Apr 2016 107,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

clutch pedal high

Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,128 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,181 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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AV05 YFF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

AV05 YFF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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