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PX05 YSB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,021 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,447 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 90,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,133 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,540 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,607 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,784 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 29,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,213 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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PX05 YSB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX05 YSB, 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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PX05 YSB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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