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FY55 YDW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,477 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,620 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,405 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,109 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,109 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,276 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,385 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,526 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 27,526 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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FY55 YDW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY55 YDW, 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 FY55 YDW registered?

FY55 YDW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is FY55 YDW safe to buy?

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