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YB05 FRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,271 mi
Last recorded51,271 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 FRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,563 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,563 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 43,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,316 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 28,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 26,933 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,699 miles

Offside Front tread starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,778 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,497 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 22,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,969 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,443 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,808 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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YB05 FRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YB05 FRZ, 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 YB05 FRZ registered?

YB05 FRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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