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HY05 YBC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

41,708 mi
Last recorded41,708 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 41,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 41,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 36,297 miles

Exhausts rear box is in poor condition

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 36,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60-15 84H (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Exhausts rear box is in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Broken (18" Blade fitted) (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Broken (24" Blade fitted) (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exh. silancer corrodet

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,786 miles

exhaust center section and rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,703 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 YBC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

HY05 YBC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HY05 YBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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