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SD55 YHP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine temp warning when testing emissions

Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,959 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine temp warning when testing emissions

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,093 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits around inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Multiple lamp faulty warnings on MFD

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,364 miles

Offside Front TYRE wearing on inside edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 71,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,354 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 55,514 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,060 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,060 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,593 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 25,993 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,143 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 13,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,162 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 YHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SD55 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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