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YG05 SVY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,593 mi
Last recorded52,593 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

offside rear number plate cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,593 miles

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

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)

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

offside rear number plate cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,223 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,555 miles

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

rear centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,555 miles

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

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

rear centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,644 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating and strap broken

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box deteriorating and strap broken

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,939 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,939 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 28,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,226 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

YG05 SVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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