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YE55 FWK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,580 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Low Engine Oil Level

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,191 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 43,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated / faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,779 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 36,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Area chalked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,823 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,912 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 32,912 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,836 miles

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,474 miles

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2013 29,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2013 29,232 miles

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2012 26,039 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,039 miles

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,284 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 FWK 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 YE55 FWK, 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 YE55 FWK registered?

YE55 FWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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