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YD55 JCV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,096 miles

Exhaust noisy middle box baffels loose (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy middle box baffels loose (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,579 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,514 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe securing bracket broken away from exhaust.exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,117 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on the legal limit.

offside front tyre on the legal limit.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,117 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on the legal limit.

offside front tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,423 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,043 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion setting into front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,713 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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YD55 JCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 YD55 JCV, 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 JCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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