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HY05 YAO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,123 mi
Last recorded74,123 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,123 miles

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes deteriorating

Engine management warning lamp on

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front shock absorber has misting of oil

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,993 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside front shock absorber has misting of fluid

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

poor rear exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,920 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2008 26,043 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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HY05 YAO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY05 YAO, 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 HY05 YAO registered?

HY05 YAO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is HY05 YAO safe to buy?

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