MOT Status
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99,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust skin corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil filler cap missing
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace now (5.2.3 (e))
high level stop light not working
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust back box deteriorating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside both lipped (3.5.1i)
Offside and Nearside front tyres, inner shoulders starting to wear smooth.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside both lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside and Nearside front tyres, inner shoulders starting to wear smooth.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
back box outer skin corroding
wipers slightly streaky
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres o/wall degraded change asap
n/s rear tyre degraded change asap[
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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EY55 XYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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