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AV05 YTZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,973 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 114,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 92,968 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,819 miles

indicators starting to fade

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2017 75,617 miles

OSR tyre perished and cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 75,617 miles

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

OSR tyre perished and cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Rear exhaust retaining strap broken

Pass 26 May 2016 68,793 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 60,337 miles

bonnet pull lever insecure

clutch operation high

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 May 2015 60,337 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bonnet pull lever insecure

clutch operation high

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 May 2014 52,912 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear tyres perishing

condensation in n/s head light

Pass 10 May 2013 45,481 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 41,969 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 35,664 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 29 May 2010 29,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,197 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 YTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV05 YTZ, 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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AV05 YTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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