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FX05 YSD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,237 mi
Last recorded57,237 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 57,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,573 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2019 52,383 miles

Exhaust system insecure all three exhaust mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle/back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,910 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,839 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2016 40,839 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,778 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,971 miles

N/S washer jet not 100%

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section (back box) deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

N/S washer jet not 100%

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section (back box) deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,360 miles

near side rear outter sidewall damage reaching the cords strongly advise it be changed

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 12,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,454 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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FX05 YSD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX05 YSD, 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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FX05 YSD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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