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FY55 YDX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,979 mi
Last recorded80,979 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,885 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,888 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,087 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,073 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 22 Nov 2008 25,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wipers split

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 YDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FY55 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

FY55 YDX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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