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SP05 YYC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,005 mi
Last recorded69,005 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,088 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,014 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,868 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,747 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,747 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside front tyre worn close to lmit on inside edge

offside headlamp has water ingress to lens

offside outer sill has damage at seatbelt area

rear exhaust silencer has corroded outer skin

Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,895 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside front tyre worn close to lmit on inside edge

offside headlamp has water ingress to lens

offside outer sill has damage at seatbelt area

rear exhaust silencer has corroded outer skin

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,408 miles

corrosion on brake discs

engine management flashing on

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on brake discs

engine management flashing on

exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,964 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,945 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 25,888 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,284 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 YYC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP05 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

SP05 YYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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