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YC55 YDY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,130 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,854 miles

rear exhaust corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2012 50,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corrode

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,036 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,196 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,738 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 YDY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC55 YDY, 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 YC55 YDY registered?

YC55 YDY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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