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SP05 YYB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,358 mi
Last recorded92,358 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

handbrake ratchet wearing.

outer sills damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2016 92,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

handbrake ratchet wearing.

outer sills damaged

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,989 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,916 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,315 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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SP05 YYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP05 YYB, 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 SP05 YYB registered?

SP05 YYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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