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YG05 PYH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror ()

oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2017 89,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror ()

oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,882 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,439 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,225 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,991 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 PYH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG05 PYH, 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 YG05 PYH registered?

YG05 PYH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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