MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear silencer and mounting corroded
injector chuffing
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear silencer and mounting corroded
injector chuffing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
glowplug warning lamp staying on
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
glowplug warning lamp staying on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet handle insecure
centre brake light inop
condensation in o/s headlamp
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight blow on exhaust centre section at front
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15h (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet handle insecure
centre brake light inop
condensation in o/s headlamp
slight blow on exhaust centre section at front
bonnet release handle insecure
centre brake light inop
indicator repeaters colour fading
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars
scratches in windscreen
slight play in steering rack ends
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15h (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
bonnet release handle insecure
centre brake light inop
indicator repeaters colour fading
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars
scratches in windscreen
slight play in steering rack ends
unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind
bonnet release handle insecure
condensation in headlamps
front brake application uneven [not excessive]
front indicator repeaters colour fading
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
unable to check rear seatbelts properly [childseats fitted]
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bonnet release handle insecure
condensation in headlamps
front brake application uneven [not excessive]
front indicator repeaters colour fading
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
unable to check rear seatbelts properly [childseats fitted]
both front tyres worn on stepped edges [185/60/15h]
centre brake light inop
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
slight play at front wheels [rack ends?]
unable to check o/s/r seatbelt[childseat]
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres worn on stepped edges [185/60/15h]
centre brake light inop
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
slight play at front wheels [rack ends?]
unable to check o/s/r seatbelt[childseat]
Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.
Slight play in steering ball joints.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.
Slight play in steering ball joints.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN05 YLP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 PN05 YLP, 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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PN05 YLP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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