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YA05 LXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,083 mi
Last recorded95,083 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 95,083 miles

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

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 92,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,305 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 91,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,700 miles

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 85,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,892 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,213 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 67,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,756 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 LXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

YA05 LXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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