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YE55 OJT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,988 mi
Last recorded96,988 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OJT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,988 miles

osf cv boot pinhole

rear wiper blade split

slight play in nsf link

slight play in steering rack

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

ns and so front lower arm front bushesdeteriorating

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,988 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

ns and so front lower arm front bushesdeteriorating

oil leak

osf cv boot pinhole

rear wiper blade split

slight play in nsf link

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,293 miles

HiRISE light inop

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust flexi

slight play in os track rod end

Fail 26 Apr 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake high (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

HiRISE light inop

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust flexi

slight play in os track rod end

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

hi rise stop light not working

o/s outer sill soft in parts

Fail 27 Apr 2018 75,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

hi rise stop light not working

o/s outer sill soft in parts

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

hi rise stop light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

hi rise stop light not working

hi rise stop light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,294 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,041 miles

Both rear brake pads wearing thin.Offside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn.Offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint.

Nearside rear tyre side wall cuts.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 36,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,187 miles

tyre low

Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,904 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 OJT 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 60%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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