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YD05 YHN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,744 miles

Offside Front Outer mist of grease drive shaft cv gaiter

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

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

coolant fan bearings worn

Pass 20 Sep 2022 124,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 124,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,036 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

engine sump corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 116,003 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

engine sump corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake performance not as good as expected but meets requirements

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both n/s and o/s shock absorber outer casings corrosion (not excessive)

Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,560 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket to gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake performance not as good as expected but meets requirements

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both n/s and o/s shock absorber outer casings corrosion (not excessive)

Pass 16 Jan 2020 107,467 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre silencer deteriorating (outer skin)

Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre silencer deteriorating (outer skin)

Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,170 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,331 miles

rear head restraints missing

registration plate light lenses missing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,036 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear head restraints missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both registration plate lamps lenses missing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 94,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting strap broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear head restraints missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both registration plate lamps lenses missing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,454 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

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

bonnet release damaged

both registration lamp lenses missing

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,197 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 75,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,103 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,290 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 YHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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