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LD05 YTX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,011 mi
Last recorded80,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 80,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 69,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,011 miles

front tyres worn/going bold inner edges

slight/some o/s/r wheel bearing noise

some rear brake imbalance

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Aug 2021 61,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn/going bold inner edges

slight/some o/s/r wheel bearing noise

some rear brake imbalance

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,481 miles

perishing/cracking in o/s/f tyre tread

slight n/s/f steering rod play

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,166 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,792 miles

back box corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2018 48,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,046 miles

Oil leak ()

back box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,904 miles

back box corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2014 33,035 miles

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

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

both reat tyre walls perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,035 miles

both reat tyre walls perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,033 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 208,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 24,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,427 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 16,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,291 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 YTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LD05 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

LD05 YTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LD05 YTX safe to buy?

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