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MW55 YTE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,964 mi
Last recorded104,964 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 104,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,556 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,556 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,960 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

MW55 YTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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