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LY05 CYF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,372 mi
Last recorded70,372 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 70,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,290 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

exhaust centre silencer corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,287 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,842 miles

Rear exhaust silence outer wrapping corroded, But not leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,773 miles

Bumper scuffed

Exhaust silencer outer wrap corroded but not leaking

Front tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,238 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,468 miles

front brake pads 70 % worn.

n/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads 70 % worn.

n/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,138 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perrished and split

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,446 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,560 miles

all tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,069 miles

All four tyres have slightly perished side walls

Body damage to nearside rear wheel arch and rear door plastic trim

Body damage to offside front and rear wheel arhces and rear bumper

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion around its mounting bracket

Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,326 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 14,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,545 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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LY05 CYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LY05 CYF, 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 LY05 CYF registered?

LY05 CYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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