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LY54 YHP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 96,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 74,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,701 miles

Offside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing replace ASAP

Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,701 miles

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

Offside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing replace ASAP

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,378 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,378 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front brake pads low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,398 miles

both front tyres getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,015 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front brake discs showing signs of wear

unable to see brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,614 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,557 miles

nearside front wiper split on outer edges

offside front wiper split on outer edges

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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LY54 YHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LY54 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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LY54 YHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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