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HY55 YDT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,198 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Slight grab on near side rear brake

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,457 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,457 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,098 miles

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)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

brake fluid on minimum in the reservoir

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,940 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

nearside front tyre has cut in no cords/ply exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level in expansion bottle below min

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,793 miles

Oil leak

coolant level in expansion bottle below min

Fail 5 Aug 2013 76,373 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,373 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,863 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust held up by wire

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,663 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,826 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,826 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 54,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,061 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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HY55 YDT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY55 YDT, 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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HY55 YDT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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