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SD55 YAU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,912 miles

Slight fluctuation on front brakes under application

Fail 20 Nov 2018 88,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight fluctuation on front brakes under application

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,382 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,763 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,509 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,755 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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SD55 YAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD55 YAU, 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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SD55 YAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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