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SH05 YCG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,753 mi
Last recorded67,753 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 YCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 67,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine sump corroding damp

front exhaust mount corroded

high level brake light inop

nearside rear chassi slightly corroded

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

rear axle bushes cracking

slight cracking nearside front brake hose

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Fail 11 May 2017 67,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle bushes cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine sump corroding damp

front exhaust mount corroded

nearside rear chassi slightly corroded

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

slight cracking nearside front brake hose

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Pass 12 May 2016 61,659 miles

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

slight cracking rear axle bushes

Fail 11 May 2016 61,659 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

condensation offside headlamp

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

slight cracking rear axle bushes

Pass 11 May 2015 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre side wall perished and cuts

offside front tyre inner edge wear and slight cracking

offside rear tyre deep cracks inbetween treads

oil leaks

wiper blades tearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,134 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 May 2013 44,664 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear indicator lamp bulb fading

nearside registration lamp bulb dull

Fail 6 May 2013 44,664 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear indicator lamp bulb fading

nearside registration lamp bulb dull

Pass 12 May 2012 41,451 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded but no gas leak

Fail 12 May 2012 41,436 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded but no gas leak

Pass 10 May 2011 40,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2010 38,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2010 38,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 30,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SIDEWALL ON N/S/F PERISHED AND CUTS

Pass 10 May 2008 20,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cuts to n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 May 2008 20,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cuts to n/s/f tyre

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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SH05 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SH05 YCG, 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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SH05 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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