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YG05 XNS

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,703 mi
Last recorded82,703 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 82,703 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 82,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,738 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump And Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Back Box Bracket Corroded/Broken But Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Various Body Damage Around Vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2019 61,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (185/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump And Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Back Box Bracket Corroded/Broken But Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Various Body Damage Around Vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,332 miles

Front Lower Oil sump slightly corroded

Lower Both front to rear brake pipes greased

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,561 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 515,671 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,231 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,161 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,997 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 XNS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

YG05 XNS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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