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YC05 RXO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 RXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 131,896 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 119,870 miles

Nearside outer sill under sealed and repaired

Offside outer sill under sealed and repaired

Pass 30 May 2018 98,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 98,231 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured both inner parts of subframe split/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded and weak

Fail 15 Jun 2017 94,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust still supported

exhaust front pipe & rear box corroded

sill panels weak x 2

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded & rear support bracket broken

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,550 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded & rear support bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,521 miles

bonnet stay missing

osr tyre 2mm. all others 3mm

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust strap broken. box heavily corroded too

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,521 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

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

bonnet stay missing

osr tyre 2mm. all others 3mm

rear exhaust strap broken. box heavily corroded too

Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,822 miles

back box corroded

osr tyre 2-3mm in places

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight play in anti-rollbar link rod nsf

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

windscreen wipers streaky

Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,545 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

windscreen wipers streaky

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,850 miles

brake disc inner faces corroded x2.

minor wear to nsf anti-rollbar link rod.

nsf h/lamp condensation.

nsr tyre flat spot on tread.

slight exhaust blow on flexi-pipe.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc inner faces corroded x2.

minor wear to nsf anti-rollbar link rod.

nsf h/lamp condensation.

nsr tyre flat spot on tread.

slight exhaust blow on flexi-pipe.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,013 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,013 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)

all four tyre's close to legal 1.6mm limit.

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 RXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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