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YB54 RVL

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,701 mi
Last recorded109,701 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 RVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,785 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 100,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Car failed emissions test on lambda readings after first and second fast idle (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern on either headlamp (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working nearside rear indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed causing a leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket has snapped and the exhaust is inadequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear wiper blade is split and does not clear the screen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight movement at the top suspension mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

timing belt squeels

Fail 23 Jul 2014 66,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

timing belt squeels

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front wipers split at ends

offside front headlight unit has condensation inside light

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside headlamp has slight condensation

parking brake operation feels "notchy", advise new cables

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,018 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front droplink knocking

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front droplink knocking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,144 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 RVL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 YB54 RVL, 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 YB54 RVL registered?

YB54 RVL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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