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YC05 FVA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,036 mi
Last recorded47,036 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,036 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,319 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear back exhayst outter skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,260 miles

All tyres 3mm tread

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,970 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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YC05 FVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC05 FVA, 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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What year was YC05 FVA registered?

YC05 FVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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