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CA54 YLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,031 mi
Last recorded119,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,031 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 106,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,533 miles

n/s rear coil spring lower tail incomplete but still located

rear exhaust box rusted rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 77,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 34,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CA54 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CA54 YLJ, 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 CA54 YLJ registered?

CA54 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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