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FD05 YVR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 123,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 120,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 117,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,741 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 112,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,725 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,610 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,610 miles

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

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

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

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)

auxillary drive belt is cracking

nearside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,704 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,704 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jul 2011 62,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,676 miles

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

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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FD05 YVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD05 YVR, 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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FD05 YVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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