MOT Status
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115,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front top mount slight play
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box outer skin rusted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box outer skin rusted
front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YB05 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YB05 XCW, 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 XCW registered?
YB05 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.
Is YB05 XCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB05 XCW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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