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YG05 OJS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,789 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 93,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,027 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 89,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,466 miles

Child seats fitted preventing the test of full adult belts.

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various oil leaks.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seats fitted preventing the test of full adult belts.

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various oil leaks.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,640 miles

high level brake lamp inop

offside rear wheel has slight resistance when rotated.

rear wiper blade is split

slight play in offside front antirollbar drop link ball joint.

Fail 22 Mar 2015 66,464 miles

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

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

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

high level brake lamp inop

offside rear wheel has slight resistance when rotated.

rear wiper blade is split

slight play in offside front antirollbar drop link ball joint.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

lens missing off offside registration plate light.

lens missing off offside side repeater.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lens missing off offside registration plate light.

lens missing off offside side repeater.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,300 miles

offside indicator repeater lens missing

offside number plate lens missing

Fail 23 Mar 2013 55,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside indicator repeater lens missing

offside number plate lens missing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,510 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,306 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 25 Mar 2010 15,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,172 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,266 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 OJS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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