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LB05 YHP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,024 mi
Last recorded150,024 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 150,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing very low on edges of tread and running on wear markers in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre is old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box is corroded and has small leak (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,562 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 111,168 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r number plate light lens missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,342 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,229 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 101,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust to inner side of front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn,corroded & lipped.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn,corroded & lipped.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,770 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 44,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,887 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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LB05 YHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB05 YHP, 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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LB05 YHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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