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YG55 ECJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket loose but system adequatly supported

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyers worn and perished

Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyers worn and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,719 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,719 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,093 miles

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

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 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECJ, 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 YG55 ECJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG55 ECJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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