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YE55 VCZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,867 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,718 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,621 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VISION

Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VISION

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 45,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deterioring

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer deterioring

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,374 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 33,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,051 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 VCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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