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YF54 WXG

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,539 mi
Last recorded131,539 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 131,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,536 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 126,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,051 miles

exhaust slight blow from joint

Fail 23 Jan 2016 114,014 miles

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

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

exhaust slight blow from joint

Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,709 miles

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

jacking damage to both sills

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 182,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

jacking damage to both sills

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 107,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2014 100,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wing mirrow sercurity

top stop inop

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2012 81,027 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

eml on

front brake discs worn and lipped

windscreen washer switch faulty

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,912 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade torn & poor pressure from nearside washer jet

Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,961 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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YF54 WXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YF54 WXG, 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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YF54 WXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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