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PN55 YHW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,173 mi
Last recorded123,173 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,173 miles

Nearside headlight going opaque

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 123,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s headlight going opaque

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has slight misting due too condensation

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorber outer casings slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlight has slight condensation

Offside & Nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,397 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 117,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,187 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,002 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,825 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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PN55 YHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN55 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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