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YG05 PYP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,427 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,650 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2012 22,476 miles

very slight free play in nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,087 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 16,811 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,149 miles

front wipers splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,963 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 PYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

YG05 PYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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