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YF05 CUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,025 mi
Last recorded105,025 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 CUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,928 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,467 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,673 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 84,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,949 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,561 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 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CUJ, 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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What year was YF05 CUJ registered?

YF05 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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