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YD05 ZKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ZKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,335 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer cover corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

bonnet pull broken

Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer cover corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

bonnet pull broken

Pass 27 May 2016 67,682 miles

n/s/r lens broken but not showing white light

Fail 26 May 2016 67,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,085 miles

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

nsr light cluster damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,998 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres Perishing 2004 dot code

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 23,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,886 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2009 11,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,199 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 ZKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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