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YF55 LFU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 17,852 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,644 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres are beginning to crack

center section of exhaust deteriorated

front brake disk inner faces are lipped/worn

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres are beginning to crack

center section of exhaust deteriorated

front brake disk inner faces are lipped/worn

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,203 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn close to legal limit on inner edges

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,355 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,759 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,619 miles

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

front brake discs have some wear/ corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing have very slight noise on rotation

nearside and offside rear wheels have slight bends in inner rims

nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing

offside front steering rack arm has slight wear/ play

offside front wing mirror casing has slight damage

rear coil springs have corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front brake discs have some wear/ corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing have very slight noise on rotation

nearside and offside rear wheels have slight bends in inner rims

nearside front wiper is smearing slightly

nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing

offside front steering rack arm has slight wear/ play

offside front wing mirror casing has slight damage

rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,938 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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YF55 LFU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF55 LFU, 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 YF55 LFU registered?

YF55 LFU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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