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YC55 UOD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,963 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,039 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,473 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,966 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle Rear (4.1.A.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 64,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,593 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,065 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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YC55 UOD 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 76.5%.

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 YC55 UOD, 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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YC55 UOD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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