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SK55 YMW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,258 mi
Last recorded91,258 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 91,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 87,281 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,506 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 72,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER-SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER-SKIN LOOSE

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,013 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,304 miles

CENTRE & REAR SILENCER CORRODED. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 27 May 2011 36,208 miles

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

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

Offside wiper torn

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

Pass 4 May 2010 32,712 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 32,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,677 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

service light on

slight perishing on front bushes of both wishbones

some/slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 13 May 2009 28,984 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,885 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 YMW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK55 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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