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YD05 KYF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,069 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 79,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

little reserve left at handbrake lever

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,113 miles

Front engine sump corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and middle box slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (arms bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 58,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and middle box slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (arms bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,541 miles

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

both lower arm bushes worn

centre exhaust outer casing coming away

Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,541 miles

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

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

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

both lower arm bushes worn

centre exhaust outer casing coming away

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,926 miles

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

Knocking noise on front steering/suspension .

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,327 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing ply or cods at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking but not showing ply or cords at time of test

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,603 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 KYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YD05 KYF, 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 KYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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