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YD55 LXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,865 mi
Last recorded114,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 114,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 114,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 109,562 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner siil rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 103,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 103,130 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,040 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,248 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,232 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,991 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,131 miles

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 31 Oct 2011 61,095 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres different size to rears

n/s/f brake disc badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,083 miles

o/s/f disc pitted/rusting..

objects in the tread of n/s/f tyre ( nails x2 ) punctured..

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,800 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 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD55 LXZ, 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 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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