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ST05 YTY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,411 mi
Last recorded87,411 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear inner wings covered

The exhaust is deteriorated

The rear suspension and its mounting points are quite corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,057 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rtear silencer has corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,057 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc loose (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rtear silencer has corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,430 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Sep 2016 67,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,347 miles

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

Nearside Front binding on slightly and fluctuating

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,347 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front binding on slightly and fluctuating

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,536 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,397 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,536 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 YTY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST05 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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