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LD05 YEB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,449 mi
Last recorded41,449 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,449 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Handbrake Application Notchy

Slight Knock and Play in Steering Rack

Fail 1 Dec 2016 41,449 miles

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

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Handbrake Application Notchy

Slight Knock and Play in Steering Rack

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,714 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2015 40,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 30,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,589 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 21,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Dec 2011 17,734 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 14,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,782 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 YEB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LD05 YEB, 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 LD05 YEB registered?

LD05 YEB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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