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YF54 XAT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 XAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,034 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,059 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,255 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 108,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,572 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 97,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,913 miles

engine m.i.l. light is on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,913 miles

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

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

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

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

engine m.i.l. light is on

n/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,934 miles

engine m.i.l. light is on

oil leak from the engine sump

exhaust centre section box is rusting apart and blowing slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from the engine sump

engine m.i.l. light is on

exhaust centre section box is rusting apart and blowing slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,212 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,514 miles

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 67,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 57,382 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,635 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 XAT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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