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MM05 YCL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,513 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 105,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,351 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 90,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,292 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Rear exhaust box 1st skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,080 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,273 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 YCL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YCL, 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 YCL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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