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SC05 YMW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,131 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,871 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges close to legal limits

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres worn on edges close to legal limits

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,115 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,866 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,385 miles

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

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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SC05 YMW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 YMW, 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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SC05 YMW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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