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EY55 YLS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,943 mi
Last recorded123,943 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 123,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,052 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads not visible due to wheel/trim design .further inspection required

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,156 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,076 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 92,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,656 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 88,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear brake has slight bind inspection advised

rear exhaust section is in poor condtion and mounting bracket is brokern but is still surrported replacement advised

Fail 1 Sep 2012 70,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake has slight bind inspection advised

rear exhaust section is in poor condtion and mounting bracket is brokern but is still surrported replacement advised

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,413 miles

Nearside rear bump stop is missing

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

Offside front brake disc is corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,525 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 YLS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YLS, 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 YLS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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