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YC05 PZY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 45,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 40,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,037 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 38,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,831 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet lever faulty

front x2 tyres wearing out on the inner and outer edges

Fail 24 May 2013 32,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet lever faulty

front x2 tyres wearing out on the inner and outer edges

front x2 wiperblades leaving light streak/ smear behind

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 18 May 2012 30,601 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 30,600 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,419 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,714 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

windscreen washer pipe or pump leaking

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 PZY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PZY, 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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YC05 PZY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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