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EY55 YLN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,742 mi
Last recorded125,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 125,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear lamps have slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2022 123,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 120,491 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 120,491 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 112,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

condensation in offside front lamp

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center stop light inop

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

n/s front 175/65/r14 tyre tread on limit.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

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

n/s front 175/65/r14 tyre tread on limit.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,486 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 YLN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

EY55 YLN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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