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YB54 XGE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 XGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,428 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,716 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corodded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corodded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,813 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 35,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 34,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer face preishing

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,778 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 30,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 28,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,010 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 26,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,442 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 20,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,077 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 17,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,936 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 XGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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