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YD05 FKF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,636 mi
Last recorded98,636 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 FKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,078 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,256 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,256 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,483 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,974 miles

bonnet stay insecure

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,259 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,259 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,960 miles

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

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

outer skin of exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 39,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,091 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 34,091 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 27,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,270 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 22,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YD05 FKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD05 FKF, 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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YD05 FKF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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