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YC05 PXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tread (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 100,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 100,828 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 95,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked badly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked badly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 970,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 90,791 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2016 86,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2015 75,830 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 60,427 miles

front + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,279 miles

outer skin of exhaust corroded,exhaust not blowing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 PXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 YC05 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

YC05 PXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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