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RF05 YAX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,954 mi
Last recorded178,954 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 178,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 178,171 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 178,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 152,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 128,400 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres approaching wear indicators.

front number plate damaged but still legible.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 105,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,158 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,628 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 65,628 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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RF05 YAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF05 YAX, 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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What year was RF05 YAX registered?

RF05 YAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for RF05 YAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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