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RF55 YSC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,587 mi
Last recorded43,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 39,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,587 miles

Central high level brake light inoperative

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules pipe ends

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jul 2018 38,587 miles

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

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

Central high level brake light inoperative

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules pipe ends

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,777 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 31,777 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F tyre perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant expansion tank cap missing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,352 miles

Condensation in nearside headlight which is effecting the beam image

Fail 15 Oct 2008 20,460 miles

Both number plates don't comply with the October 2007 VOSA ruling. At time of test these rules have been suspended

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlight full of condensation with is effecting the beam image

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,460 miles

Both number plates don't comply with the October 2007 VOSA ruling. At time of test these rules have been suspended

Nearside headlight full of condensation with is effecting the beam image

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 YSC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

RF55 YSC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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