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YE55 BUF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,388 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,278 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,348 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 28,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,556 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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YE55 BUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YE55 BUF, 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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YE55 BUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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