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RY05 YCC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 YCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,563 miles

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

Central Front exhaust system corroded

Central Front oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,676 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,053 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,282 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 92,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,486 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 83,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 83,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,045 miles

O/s/f tyre worn low (3mm).

Pass 3 May 2013 45,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,554 miles

Centre brake light is not working

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

View of front brake pads obscured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,554 miles

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

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

Centre brake light is not working

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

View of front brake pads obscured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,832 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

slight lipping on front discs

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,449 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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RY05 YCC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY05 YCC, 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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RY05 YCC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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