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YF55 LKL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 121,708 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 121,708 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,662 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,410 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,181 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,297 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,088 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,109 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,469 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 LKL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF55 LKL, 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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YF55 LKL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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