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CE55 YGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,973 miles

Front exhaust repair

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 48,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust repair

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 39,721 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

unable to rotate n/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre 3mm of tread left

o/s/r tyre 3mm of tread left

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,567 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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CE55 YGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE55 YGZ, 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 CE55 YGZ registered?

CE55 YGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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