CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX55 YHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,005 mi
Last recorded55,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,005 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 55,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,721 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jan 2013 45,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,891 miles

high line brake light not working

nail in o/s rear tyre wall

o/s rear tyre cracking outer wall

rear exhaust outer skin rotted away

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

high line brake light not working

nail in o/s rear tyre wall

o/s rear tyre cracking outer wall

rear exhaust outer skin rotted away

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,437 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 24,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,467 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX55 YHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX55 YHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX55 YHZ?

You can check the full history of CX55 YHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX55 YHZ registered?

CX55 YHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is CX55 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 YHZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX55 YHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX55 YHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.