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SY54 YPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,268 mi
Last recorded36,268 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 YPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,268 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer ns and os sills corroded but still solid at time of test

under vehicle corrosion all over

Fail 18 Dec 2020 36,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer ns and os sills corroded but still solid at time of test

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

under vehicle corrosion all over

Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,704 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded, outer skin detached

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 27,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box corroded, outer skin detached

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 18,271 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 18,247 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 17,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on innerface

Offside Front brake disc corroded on innerface

Fail 16 Nov 2016 17,451 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on innerface

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on innerface

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,986 miles

Centre section exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,204 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 15,204 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 14,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 13,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,928 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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SY54 YPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY54 YPJ, 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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SY54 YPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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