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MV55 YKS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,501 mi
Last recorded98,501 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 98,501 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 94,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underfloor slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 91,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 85,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system deteriorated and centre box has 2 small holes

Pass 21 May 2020 80,864 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 80,862 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Dec 2017 65,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,901 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box outer casing peeling !

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box - outer casing peeling !

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,663 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)

Rear exhaust tail box - outer casing peeling !

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,305 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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MV55 YKS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV55 YKS, 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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MV55 YKS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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