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YG05 MXR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 MXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,307 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 103,288 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,393 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Nov 2017 97,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,230 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 92,224 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,670 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,813 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,729 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,831 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 MXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YG05 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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