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YG55 ECF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

125,669 mi
Last recorded125,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 125,669 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 92,379 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 84,653 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 84,653 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 81,112 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 81,112 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,093 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 77,095 miles

Exhaust back box bracket snapped

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,950 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp disconnected

rear exhaust brcket snapped

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp disconnected

rear exhaust brcket snapped

Pass 6 May 2016 69,787 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap corroding

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges recommend replacment

Fail 6 May 2016 69,787 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap corroding

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges recommend replacment

Pass 6 May 2015 66,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 May 2014 62,688 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 62,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,877 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 38,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 31 Jul 2009 30,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,444 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ECF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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