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YB54 RWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,812 mi
Last recorded113,812 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 RWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,877 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 106,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush cracking but doesnt have any play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing alot more on inner edge

engine has oil leak on the front at the cambelt end

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,527 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 87,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer excessively deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer excessively deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,437 miles

front brake pads worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,149 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres on limit of 1.6mm

nearside and offdside front lower suspension arm front bushes cracked

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust box corroded in poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,987 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition corroded

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,599 miles

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

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 RWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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