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YD05 VYX

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 135,873 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation inside of lens. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis section above coil spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section by flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section by flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,653 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking brake inop (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,110 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,103 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,129 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,749 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 18,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,661 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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YD05 VYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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