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FY05 YUA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,363 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber Cracking/Split ()

Engine Sump Corroded

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

Nearside Outer Sill Soft ( Corroded Under Paint )

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill Soft ( Corroded Under sill )

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower Outer Sill Corroded/Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower Sill Corroded/Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Pick Up Ring Damaged Showing Ball Bearings (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber Cracking/Split ()

Engine Sump Corroded

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

Nearside Outer Sill Soft ( Corroded Under Paint )

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill Soft ( Corroded Under sill )

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,412 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 82,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,960 miles

Offside 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 12 May 2017 68,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 63,679 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre tread cracked & perished.

Pass 13 May 2014 53,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

oil sump slightly corroded.

Fail 13 May 2014 53,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

oil sump slightly corroded.

slight exhaust gas blow.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 43,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 43,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,299 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre crackking on sidewalls

Fail 16 May 2011 37,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre crackking on sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2010 28,720 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,647 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 YUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YUA, 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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FY05 YUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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