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YD55 LYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,122 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,069 miles

rear exhault rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,070 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front brake signs of binding

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet release handle insecure

injector leak

nearside front tyre on 3mm (185/60 15H)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 28 Sep 2015 53,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet release handle insecure

injector leak

nearside front tyre on 3mm (185/60 15H)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread.

osf tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,379 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread.

osf tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,756 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 LYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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