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AY55 YLB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount worn and crunching

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 66,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,443 miles

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 31 May 2016 43,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 30,281 miles

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

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

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

Possible NSR tyre tread out of shape

Pass 22 May 2010 27,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,035 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 YLB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AY55 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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