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YD55 JCO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 JCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to gearbox broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened upper bushes (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover losse

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective also condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

weld repairs heavily undersealed

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Jan 2023 98,006 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to gearbox broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened upper bushes (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover losse

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective also condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,449 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 89,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,173 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,389 miles

Offside Front trye worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2013 53,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release poor operation,bonnet does not lift

nearside main beam image/aim incorrect

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release poor operation,bonnet does not lift

nearside main beam image/aim incorrect

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,596 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,765 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 18,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 26,942 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,003 miles

Advise Nearside Bodywork damaged

Advise Offside front tyre poor condition but ok at the time of test.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 18,003 miles

Advise Nearside Bodywork damaged

Advise Offside front tyre poor condition but ok at the time of test.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YD55 JCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YD55 JCO, 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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YD55 JCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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