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FY05 TYB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

19,813 mi
Last recorded19,813 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 19,813 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate lamp inop

unable to fully inspect nearside sill due to coating

Pass 2 May 2019 132,015 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 132,015 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 123,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 115,560 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 115,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 102,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,091 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,089 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,409 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,706 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,996 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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FY05 TYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FY05 TYB, 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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What year was FY05 TYB registered?

FY05 TYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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