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YF05 TXX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 TXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 109,967 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 5 May 2023 109,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 16 May 2022 97,725 miles

both front tyres over 10 years old

Fail 16 May 2022 97,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre year code 2004

Offside Front tyre year code 2000

Offside Rear tyre year code2005

Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre year code 2004

Offside Front tyre year code 2000

Offside Rear tyre year code2005

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,346 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,350 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 55,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 43,736 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 43,736 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,120 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,617 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2013 28,188 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 28,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 25,985 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)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2011 23,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 21,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,509 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 TXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

YF05 TXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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