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YE55 FWS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,390 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroding and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear

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

Offside Front Inner wheel liner slight insecure

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlight has slight condensation in lens

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded and detached exhaust still supported

chassis and suspension components corroding

coolant expansion tank slight insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2022 62,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint incorrect fixing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroding and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear

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

Offside Front Inner wheel liner slight insecure

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlight has slight condensation in lens

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded and detached exhaust still supported

coolant expansion tank slight insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,272 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 51,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,967 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rears (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,987 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 10 Nov 2014 29,331 miles

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

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

o/s screen wash low presure

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

o/s/r spring bump stop missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s screen wash low presure

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

o/s/r spring bump stop missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,373 miles

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

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

o/s screen wash low flow

suspect front pads wearing thin

wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 6,425 miles

advise to change both wiper blades [front]

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 FWS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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