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EA55 PYD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 PYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,508 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 68,864 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,895 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,108 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,108 miles

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,297 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,935 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,532 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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EA55 PYD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA55 PYD, 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 EA55 PYD registered?

EA55 PYD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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