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YC05 LKU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,513 mi
Last recorded76,513 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 76,513 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2017 76,510 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,612 miles

Exhaust noisy rear box (7.1.4)

Offside Rear exhaust brakets welded

exhaust down pipe bracket missing

oil leak n/s/f gearbox driveshaft oil seal

small oil leak sumplug

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,612 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy rear box (7.1.4)

Offside Rear exhaust brakets welded

exhaust down pipe bracket missing

oil leak n/s/f gearbox driveshaft oil seal

small oil leak sumplug

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,123 miles

exhaust backbox corroded and n/s/f wing splashguard insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,009 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 57,009 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 44,289 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,684 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 25,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 16,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC05 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

YC05 LKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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