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YB55 AWY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 AWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,512 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,494 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust leak @ front box

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

rear discs corroded & pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 129,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust leak @ front box

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,120 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 123,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mountings (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Osr tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,478 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and outer wall damaged but no ply or cord exposed

Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and outer wall damaged but no ply or cord exposed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,198 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,306 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,541 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,541 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,348 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,345 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,448 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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YB55 AWY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YB55 AWY, 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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YB55 AWY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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