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EY55 XYA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,416 mi
Last recorded118,416 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r light lens is damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,455 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,455 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb fallen out (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,969 miles

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Offside condensation in headlamp

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

temporary repair to nearside rear light

Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens cracked (1.2.1e)

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Offside condensation in headlamp

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,719 miles

Oil leak

nsf headlight adjusted was too high

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2015 90,719 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nsf headlight adjusted was too high

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 36,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,520 miles

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

bonnet release handle not secure.

front wipers split.

n/s/r tyre nail in it.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

bonnet release handle not secure.

front wipers split.

n/s/r tyre nail in it.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,336 miles

Front wiper blades split.

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 18 Sep 2008 18,150 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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EY55 XYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY55 XYA, 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 EY55 XYA registered?

EY55 XYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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