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YD05 YHW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,994 mi
Last recorded44,994 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,994 miles

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

Condition of exhaust rear silencer, outer skin/layer starting to deteriorate

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside outer sills, rear sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,330 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,741 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)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

eml on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,042 miles

engine management light on dash.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,313 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust system slightly deterioated

front both steering inner rack ends have slight play in its fixings

front discs slightly corrorded rusty and slightly worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust system slightly deterioated

front both steering inner rack ends have slight play in its fixings

front discs slightly corrorded rusty and slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,412 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,813 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 YHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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