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EY55 YMC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 99,766 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front side light reduced output

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Fail 18 May 2018 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front side light reduced output

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Pass 6 May 2017 76,448 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nail

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has cracks around tyre tread

Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre has cracks around tyre tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,745 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,602 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,083 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,180 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,180 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 24,681 miles

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

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

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 YMC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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