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YC05 LJO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear boot floor tyre well damaged repaired+still bent +damaged in places very slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear boot floor tyre well damaged repaired+still bent +damaged in places very slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2011 74,608 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r + n/s/r boot floow + tyre well damaged + repaired + still bent in places very slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,275 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 48,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,686 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 LJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

YC05 LJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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