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YA55 MZL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 MZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 115,442 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 115,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,868 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,003 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nsf (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached osf (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,744 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,888 miles

Front tyres scrubbing

Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,888 miles

Front tyres scrubbing

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,424 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,513 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,660 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 56,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,105 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,104 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,214 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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YA55 MZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YA55 MZL, 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 YA55 MZL registered?

YA55 MZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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