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YC05 UKW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,483 miles

All coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust system poor

Front brake discs poor

N/s rear outer sill weak

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,422 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

All coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust system poor

Front brake discs poor

Heat shield loose

N/s rear outer sill weak

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,599 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,535 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,209 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 63,209 miles

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 30 Apr 2010 48,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,759 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 UKW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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