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FY55 YED

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes binding offside and nearside

Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes binding offside and nearside

Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,624 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 123,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,188 miles

osr4mm osf5mm nsr4mm 6mm

Fail 25 Nov 2015 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

osr4mm osf5mm nsr4mm 6mm

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,758 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 79,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,787 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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FY55 YED is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YED, 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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FY55 YED is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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