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ST05 YTL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,577 mi
Last recorded67,577 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,577 miles

Nearside Outer Body component insecure sill welding failed come undone (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Body component insecure sill weld failed come undone (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,316 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge no raised edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter clip very corroded and split but not insecure ? (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake caliper slides may be sticking?

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter clip very corroded (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front road spring a bit out of shape?

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sills corroded by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking a bit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top bearings rough

headlamp electric level adjuster working but a bit fault?

oil sump corroded and damp in oil

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust front pipe metal mounting corroded off

nearside bump stop for axle missing

nearside outer sill badly corroded just outof seat belt offside starting to corroded

sump corroded and damp

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,451 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge (raised)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,689 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,681 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,743 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,861 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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ST05 YTL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ST05 YTL, 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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ST05 YTL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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