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MM05 YBY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,236 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,829 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,820 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,883 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust blowing and corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,545 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,842 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

offside rear registration plate light lens missing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 20,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate deteriorating

offside rear registration plate light lens missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 15,910 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,910 miles

slight damage to front number plate

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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MM05 YBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 YBY, 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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MM05 YBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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