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YA05 FHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,787 mi
Last recorded97,787 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 97,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,248 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 96,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 94,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 93,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front wiper blade split and smearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,754 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,804 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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YA05 FHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA05 FHJ, 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 YA05 FHJ registered?

YA05 FHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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