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RF55 YPK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,190 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,882 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 92,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,922 miles

engine had to be filled with oil before gas test could be carried out

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,737 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 83,737 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,065 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,880 miles

engine bay oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust system corroded and leaking gases

engine bay oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edge at 2mm

oil leak

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,818 miles

O/S/R suspension bumpstop missing

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades worn

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,839 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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RF55 YPK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF55 YPK, 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 YPK registered?

RF55 YPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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