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YF05 EAP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,420 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,462 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated (outer skin)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 51,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,065 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel becoming long

Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre stop lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,536 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake disks are corroded/worn

handbrake nearing end of its adjustment

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

nearside headlamp unit has condensation in it

Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake disks are corroded/worn

handbrake nearing end of its adjustment

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

nearside headlamp unit has condensation in it

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,530 miles

bonnet handle catch in car broken but functions

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,750 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 17,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,205 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 EAP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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