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PF05 YMS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 62,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,876 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust and mounting strap rusting/poor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,794 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyre treads unevan both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,600 miles

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

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

both wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,910 miles

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

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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PF05 YMS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PF05 YMS, 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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PF05 YMS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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