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YF05 BYX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 68,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer exhaust skins off

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 62,483 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 62,441 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,181 miles

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear indicator slightly white

both outer sill rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2021 58,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear indicator slightly white

both outer sill rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2020 54,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,009 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,312 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,312 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 33,579 miles

both rear tyres are weak on sidewalls and getting low on tread

Pass 2 May 2014 30,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,830 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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YF05 BYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF05 BYX, 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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YF05 BYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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