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SK55 YLV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 64,591 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective due to filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,157 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt central (5.2.2a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,568 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,402 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worm on outter edge

oil leak from sump

rear seats folded down

Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worm on outter edge

oil leak from sump

rear seats folded down

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,563 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise brake discs in poor condition /with slight judder

cut tread area offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,107 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,343 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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SK55 YLV 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 SK55 YLV, 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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SK55 YLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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