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PN55 YHL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,744 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front road wheel rough when rotated possibly in the diff of the gearbox

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside off vehicle showing heavy corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2025 83,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front road wheel rough when rotated possibly in the diff of the gearbox

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside off vehicle showing heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel rough/noise on rotation.possible gerbox/diff issue

Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,126 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel rough/noise on rotation.possible gerbox/diff issue

Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 74,378 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 74,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,375 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,190 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine sump leaking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine sump leaking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,454 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 185 60 15

Pass 14 Oct 2010
Fail 14 Oct 2010 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN TO EXCESS ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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PN55 YHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN55 YHL, 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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PN55 YHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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