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EF05 YKG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,290 mi
Last recorded114,290 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,290 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 106,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 106,460 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,257 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Front part of it. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front The cover of turbo and catalytic on front of engine is loose.

Nearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear The axle bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge with slight play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective The big clamp around rear exhaust box is broken due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate light lens missing, no direct light to the back.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,257 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Front part of it. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front The cover of turbo and catalytic on front of engine is loose.

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear The axle bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge with slight play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective The big clamp around rear exhaust box is broken due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate light lens missing, no direct light to the back.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Door handle broken.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box mounting broken.

Offside Rear Registration plate light cap missing. ( no direct light for the back ).

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,810 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,351 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,351 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,048 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,531 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,511 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,222 miles

offside front tyre sidewall worn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,468 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 32,468 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,484 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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EF05 YKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 YKG, 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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EF05 YKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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