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MM05 YCG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,336 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,336 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,818 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall/tread (175x65x14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,116 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,305 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,254 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,931 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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MM05 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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