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MV55 YWS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,640 mi
Last recorded31,640 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 31,640 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 31,638 miles

Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box bent

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 8,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 5,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 3,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 714 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 YWS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YWS, 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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What year was MV55 YWS registered?

MV55 YWS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is MV55 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 YWS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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