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MF55 YSP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 80,136 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear seatbelt at o/s lazy retracting

Fail 29 May 2018 80,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear seatbelt at o/s lazy retracting

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,186 miles

Corrosion on exhaust centre box

Front discs corroded

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Oil leak on engine

Slight play in n/s link bar

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on exhaust centre box

Front discs corroded

Nail in o/s rear tyre

O/s front tyre close to wear bars and wearing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine

Slight play in n/s link bar

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,095 miles

Sump corroded

Water leak from radiator

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,339 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on centre exhaust box.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,834 miles

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,445 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,269 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Damage to o/s mirror gless.

Front tyre at o/s aproching wear bars will soon need changing.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar lik rod.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Damage to o/s mirror gless.

Front tyre at o/s aproching wear bars will soon need changing.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar lik rod.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,997 miles

Damage to o/s mirror glass.

Front tyres aproaching wear bars.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted in front passenger seat with air bag switched on

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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MF55 YSP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF55 YSP, 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 MF55 YSP registered?

MF55 YSP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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