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YG55 ECN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,713 mi
Last recorded92,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 92,713 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,065 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 89,065 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff in operation

Fail 5 Jan 2019 83,190 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff in operation

Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,989 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly stiff in operation

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,841 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)

lower front bumper trim insicure

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,469 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,469 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,030 miles

Advise Engine undertray insecure.

Advise Exhaust heatsheild on manifold insecure.

Advise Nearside Front tyre deteraited on the outer side wall but ok at the time of test.

Advise Rear wiper blade torn.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,898 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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YG55 ECN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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