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LD05 YDU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,032 mi
Last recorded120,032 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,032 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 118,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,759 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake bleeder screw broken but no fluid leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake bleeder screw broken but no fluid leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 105,992 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 105,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,183 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,623 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,794 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 69,232 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,709 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 46,709 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,373 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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LD05 YDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD05 YDU, 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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LD05 YDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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