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SO05 YRD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 83,339 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 83,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2022 78,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,197 miles

advise exhaustt is deterioated and corroded and has a slight leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,955 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,845 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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SO05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SO05 YRD, 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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What year was SO05 YRD registered?

SO05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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