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PN05 YLP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 YLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,849 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2020 86,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

glowplug warning lamp staying on

Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,804 miles

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]

Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,804 miles

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]

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,766 miles

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]

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,737 miles

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]

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,557 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Slight play in steering ball joints.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Slight play in steering ball joints.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,965 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,347 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 44,347 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,114 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,114 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,531 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,303 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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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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