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YB05 XGU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,456 miles

bonnet release loose

exhaust corroding

nsf and osf headlight lenses crazed

nsf tread worn

nsr and osr tyres cracking

nsr and osr underbody corrosion

nsr tread worn on outer edge

osr belt slow to recoil

Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play bj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release loose

exhaust corroding

nsf and osf headlight lenses crazed

nsf tread worn

nsr and osr tyres cracking

nsr and osr underbody corrosion

nsr tread worn on outer edge

osr belt slow to recoil

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,542 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,740 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 61,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,233 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 XGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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