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YG55 ECD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ECD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,775 miles

Nearside Front spring touching body

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front spring touching body

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

items in boot not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2020 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front spring touching body

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front spring touching body

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

items in boot not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,625 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 70,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 55,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,673 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,668 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,009 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 49,009 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,692 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 37,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s innter wheel arch broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,688 miles

n/s innter wheel arch broken

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,566 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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YG55 ECD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YG55 ECD, 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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YG55 ECD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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