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SK05 YVR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,770 mi
Last recorded136,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 136,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes imbalance 20%

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 131,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,023 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield coming away from body.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,594 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 110,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,939 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,988 miles

all four tyres wearing low offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limits .... tyre size 175/65/14t

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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SK05 YVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK05 YVR, 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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SK05 YVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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