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YG05 SZP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,080 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 102,070 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight movement from steering arm

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sills/under vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sills/under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,600 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,041 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 43,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,229 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 27,229 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,258 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,121 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 10,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise sat nav holder in view of drivers vision

Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,650 miles

advise sat nav holder in view of drivers vision

Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 7,510 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 SZP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

YG05 SZP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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