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FN05 YHX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2015 98,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,098 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 52,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,910 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 43,910 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,359 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 32,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers split

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,128 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 2 Jan 2008 22,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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FN05 YHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FN05 YHX, 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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FN05 YHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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