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SV05 YDA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,781 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,679 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,099 miles

advise n/s/front tyre slight side wall damage

advise noise on engine (belt side)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,099 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s/front tyre slight side wall damage

advise noise on engine (belt side)

advise o/s/front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,929 miles

exhaust middle and rear heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust middle and rear heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise noise on engine

Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise noise on engine

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 21,591 miles

All wipers torn

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,079 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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SV05 YDA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV05 YDA, 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 SV05 YDA registered?

SV05 YDA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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