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MW55 YTX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 111,848 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 108,391 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 108,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 107,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,121 miles

exhaust mountings corrodded-co passed on limits

front discs worn thin-front pads worn low-front brakes juddering

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 99,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner mudguard insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 50,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,696 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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MW55 YTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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