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YB54 YOF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,531 mi
Last recorded100,531 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 YOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,525 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,582 miles

Nearside outer sill getting thin

Fail 28 Feb 2020 98,582 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached anti roll bar link rod fractured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill getting thin

Offside outer sill getting thin

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 96,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,089 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,046 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,634 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,082 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,302 miles

chafing on wall of n/s front tyre

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 YOF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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