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MV55 YLF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,622 mi
Last recorded92,622 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 92,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,133 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 76,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,730 miles

Can not test seat belt fully due to baby seat on Nsr

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,608 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 3 Apr 2009 45,845 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,166 miles

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

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 YLF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 MV55 YLF, 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 YLF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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