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VX05 YWO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,330 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 120,278 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,533 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 115,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 110,376 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,640 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,640 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket catching bumper

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,248 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,246 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,701 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 57,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,850 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,684 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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VX05 YWO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX05 YWO, 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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VX05 YWO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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