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YE54 PKN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 PKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 120,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,500 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section heavily corroded at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Strut top mount bearing sticking slightly

Underside of vehicle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,487 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,908 miles

Both tyres badly worn on the inside edges

Offside Front tyre perished and close to legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both tyres badly worn on the inside edges

Offside Front tyre perished and close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 86,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,636 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 47,406 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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YE54 PKN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YE54 PKN, 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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YE54 PKN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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