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YC05 RYG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,028 mi
Last recorded30,028 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 RYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 30,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,615 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 28,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 23,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,179 miles

Slight misting of oil around N/S gearbox drive shaft seal

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2012 22,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight misting of oil around N/S gearbox drive shaft seal

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,096 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

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 RYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

YC05 RYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 RYG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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