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YB05 XDW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 59,956 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,414 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,549 miles

Front both leg top bearings slight tight

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 45,549 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both leg top bearings slight tight

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,838 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 40,838 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre damage on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,664 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 XDW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XDW, 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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YB05 XDW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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