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YA05 XHN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,980 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,821 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,924 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 68,924 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,265 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,260 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,751 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s front disc pitted [brake]

Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s front disc pitted [brake]

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,581 miles

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

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

front wipers split

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 XHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA05 XHN, 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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YA05 XHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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