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YE05 XZO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 XZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp not working

engine sump corroded with slight leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 78,868 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,912 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv joint clicking when rotated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,912 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv joint clicking when rotated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,078 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 71,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,668 miles

both rear brake hose retaining clips corroded & deteriorated

rear wiper blade perished/torn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,668 miles

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

both rear brake hose retaining clips corroded & deteriorated

rear wiper blade perished/torn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,231 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 62,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 49,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,977 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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YE05 XZO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE05 XZO, 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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YE05 XZO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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