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AY55 YKL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 149,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box rusty (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 131,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 95,972 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,901 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2013 75,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 47,621 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 46,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

Fail 19 May 2010 46,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

Fail 19 May 2009 41,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 41,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,156 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 35,156 miles

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

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 YKL 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 62.5%.

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 YKL, 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 AY55 YKL registered?

AY55 YKL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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