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MW55 YSL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,740 mi
Last recorded67,740 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket corroded ans snapped. (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 56,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 55,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,369 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,252 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,593 miles

judder on brakes when driven

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,210 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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MW55 YSL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW55 YSL, 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 MW55 YSL registered?

MW55 YSL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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