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YF54 WZA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,165 miles

Nearside Front door check strap loose

Fail 23 Jan 2017 83,163 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front door check strap loose

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,427 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,755 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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)

o/s/f part of the iner wheel arch coveris broken and fouling on the coil spring

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,645 miles

o/s/f top suspension mounting bearing slightly stiff

Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,645 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake disc's scored

o/s/f top suspension mounting bearing slightly stiff

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,834 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to view front pads

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,740 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WZA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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