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YA55 USS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,087 mi
Last recorded116,087 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 USS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,312 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 104,311 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,724 miles

Steering system slightly tight when turning left (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,724 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) out of mtg (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system slightly tight when turning left (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,788 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jan 2015 79,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front coil spring fouling body

Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,523 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,596 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,000 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,895 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 USS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 USS, 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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YA55 USS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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