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YC05 XTV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,046 miles

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Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,040 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,904 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,903 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,239 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Inner Door handle poor operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,587 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,929 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 46,929 miles

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

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 23 May 2011 40,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 25,691 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 18,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 18,933 miles

Oil leak

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 XTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

YC05 XTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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