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YB54 VMW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,180 mi
Last recorded106,180 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 106,167 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,238 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON BUT EMISSIONS TEST PASS

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,228 miles

Centre Front engine management warning light on

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

Offside Rear rearmost exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,326 miles

centre & rear silencer boxes corroded & deteriorated.

osr suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

centre & rear silencer boxes corroded & deteriorated.

osr suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front headlight gathering water

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,171 miles

EXHAUST BACK EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

HEADLAMPS SET AT MAX AND MIN

NSR DOOR DAMAGED

NSR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED MIN PASS

OSF+ NSF TYRE TREAD -3MM

OSF+NSF SIDE REPEATERS BULBS TURNING WHITE SLIGHTLY

OSR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

REAR TYRES -3MM TREAD

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,820 miles

osf+nsf side repeater bulbs turning white.

wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,709 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 10,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 10,704 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 VMW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB54 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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