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YC05 RYO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,237 mi
Last recorded88,237 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,237 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules have some corrosion recommend wire brushing and greasing to help prevent further deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C V Boot split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

drivers wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 84,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules have some corrosion recommend wire brushing and greasing to help prevent further deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C V Boot split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

drivers wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,358 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,824 miles

Front Front number plate damage

Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,824 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front number plate damage

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,397 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,598 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 991 miles

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 RYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

YC05 RYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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