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SV05 YDH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,480 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes all splitting and perished

Slight exhaust leak at middle section where repair has been carried out

Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,480 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes all splitting and perished

Slight exhaust leak at middle section where repair has been carried out

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2013 66,840 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,122 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 58,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,216 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield at rear insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,751 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 13,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 13,206 miles

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

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

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 YDH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YDH, 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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SV05 YDH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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