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YF05 TWX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 TWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 101,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

rear box exhaust bracket insecure(broke)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

rear box exhaust bracket insecure(broke)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,952 miles

175/65/14 T

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge,Just legal

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge,Just legal

Recomend front wheel Alignment check

Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,634 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on the inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,993 miles

INTERIOR BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,810 miles

BONNET RELEASE CATCH BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED

VEHICLE ENGINE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY,SUSPECT EXHAUST GASSES ARE BLOWING PAST AN INJECTOR, REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 TWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 TWX registered?

YF05 TWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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