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PL05 YBD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 64,109 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive air conditioning fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 64,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive air conditioning fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,244 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 59,222 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,165 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,787 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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PL05 YBD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PL05 YBD, 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 PL05 YBD registered?

PL05 YBD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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