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EY55 XYH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet release lever defective

Fail 16 Aug 2019 112,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet release lever defective

Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 104,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,841 miles

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch not releasing unable to inspect under bonnet items

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

childseats fited to both rear seats

offside front anti roll bar linkage has a slight knock and wear in ball joints

offside front side light dull

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and broken

Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,390 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded and partly detached

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded and partly detached

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,404 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,739 miles

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

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

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)

front wiper blabes worn

radiator lower tank corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XYH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYH, 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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EY55 XYH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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