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YG05 JKU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 JKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger missing but system not insecure, also centre box outer skin corroded and coming away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread is low and tyre is mis-shapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger missing but system not insecure, also centre box outer skin corroded and coming away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 75,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,896 miles

exhaust bock box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

bonnet stay unattached

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 17 Dec 2016 63,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

bonnet stay unattached

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,020 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 58,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,100 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all wipers split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all wipers split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,861 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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YG05 JKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG05 JKU, 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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YG05 JKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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