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YE54 TLU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,723 mi
Last recorded58,723 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,902 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 52,902 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 44,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,337 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 36,337 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,278 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 32,278 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 3 Dec 2010 27,927 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 27,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 23,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,100 miles

Bonnet release defective

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,514 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 TLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE54 TLU, 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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What year was YE54 TLU registered?

YE54 TLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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