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RF55 YPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,733 mi
Last recorded152,733 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 152,733 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

coolant system contaminated

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2022 152,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

coolant system contaminated

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight pattern poor

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 150,644 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight pattern poor

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,037 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 143,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise engine low on oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 136,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box brkt broken from exhaust box (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,592 miles

Advise n/s/f and rear tyres worn on edges

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 128,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Advise n/s/f and rear tyres worn on edges

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,265 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket brocken

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 122,265 miles

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

Advise rear exhaust bracket brocken

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,943 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Nov 2012 90,741 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 90,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,309 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 76,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,547 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,164 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 50,147 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,947 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 35,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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RF55 YPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 RF55 YPJ, 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 RF55 YPJ registered?

RF55 YPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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