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PL05 YBA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 119,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 119,887 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

engine has oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,192 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,932 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty/damp on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

all seat belts slow to retract

Fail 21 Jul 2016 100,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty/damp on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

all seat belts slow to retract

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing and supports corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s front wheel arch trim loose

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 89,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing and supports corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s front wheel arch trim loose

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,881 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,880 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,888 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,888 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,583 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,583 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,717 miles

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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PL05 YBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 PL05 YBA, 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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PL05 YBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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