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YE55 RBU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,515 mi
Last recorded52,515 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 RBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,515 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,037 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 339,360 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Sep 2015 33,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

items removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,208 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 6,487 miles

0/s/r light cracked but not emitting white light

o/s/r reverse light inop

rear no plate slight derioted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 6,487 miles

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

0/s/r light cracked but not emitting white light

n/s/f wing mirroe insecure

o/s/r reverse light inop

rear no plate slight derioted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,321 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 RBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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