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MM05 YSU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

131,825 mi
Last recorded131,825 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 131,825 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 130,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 129,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 129,725 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear chassis section corroding

Offside Rear chassis section corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,600 miles

Nearside Front wear on edge of tyre

Nearside Rear chassis section corroding

Nearside outer sill getting weak

Offside Front Outer cv boot small pin hole

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear chassis section corroding

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Sep 2020 128,556 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear on edge of tyre

Nearside Rear chassis section corroding

Nearside outer sill getting weak

Offside Front Outer cv boot small pin hole

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear chassis section corroding

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

condensation in headlights

oil leaks on engine

Fail 27 Sep 2019 126,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

condensation in headlights

oil leaks on engine

Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,040 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 1 Oct 2018 123,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,162 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Sep 2016 111,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,075 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre (4.1.E.1)

middle box damaged and heat sheild insecure

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,989 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre (4.1.E.1)

middle box damaged and heat sheild insecure

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers split and streaking screen

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers split and streaking screen

Fail 8 May 2013 83,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wipers

Pass 8 May 2013 83,722 miles

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

wipers

Pass 9 May 2012 74,401 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 74,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 54,643 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer skin on rear silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,125 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 YSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MM05 YSU, 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 YSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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