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YB54 ALO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,414 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,095 miles

Note-Internal bonnet release lever insecure--rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,453 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 83,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,642 miles

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,642 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,789 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,127 miles

both front brake disc's slightly deteriorated on inner edges

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

nearside front and offside front tyres have small cuts on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,552 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,298 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,604 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre going down

Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,175 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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YB54 ALO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB54 ALO, 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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YB54 ALO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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