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AY55 YKC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,768 mi
Last recorded87,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 87,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering operation light when turning right,heavier when turning left.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,549 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s headlight would benefit from realignment . Adjuster faulty.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 85,549 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s headlight would benefit from realignment . Adjuster faulty.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,631 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high manual and remote adjusters both inoperative (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,586 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,131 miles

All Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Power Steering Very Light Turning Right

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Power Steering Very Light Turning Right

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,529 miles

n/s lamp has water init

unable to see front pads

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s lamp has water init

unable to see front pads

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,737 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding and has hanger broken,Cut to tread of near side front tyre,Off side rear tyre tread low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal has a high release point

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,597 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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AY55 YKC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY55 YKC, 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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AY55 YKC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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