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YB54 YAH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,730 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner broken and loose.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,730 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner broken and loose.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front mudguard insecure

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,244 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center silencer rusty

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres slight side wall damage

Fail 28 Feb 2014 75,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center silencer rusty

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres slight side wall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 70,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,458 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat n/s/f, not locked in

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat n/s/f, not locked in

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,561 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,098 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and wearing, brake pads starting to get low

condensation to both headlights but not effecting beam image

scratches and damage to bodywork

service spanner on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,098 miles

both front brake discs lipped and wearing, brake pads starting to get low

condensation to both headlights but not effecting beam image

scratches and damage to bodywork

service spanner on

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 YAH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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