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YG55 SNE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,206 mi
Last recorded86,206 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,206 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

heatshield insecure

rear tyre treads low in places and agecracked

rusting on underbody and suspension

sills almost corroded through

Fail 10 Sep 2018 86,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

heatshield insecure

n/s/f leg top nut slightly loose

rear tyre treads low in places and agecracked

rusting on underbody and suspension

sills almost corroded through

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,770 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f leg top bearing slightly rough

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edge and nail in tread

n/s/r tyre agecracking

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm and agecracked

scratch on screen

slight uneven rear brake application

wipers splitting

Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

management light lit

n/s/f leg top bearing slightly rough

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edge and nail in tread

n/s/r tyre agecracking

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm and agecracked

scratch on screen

slight uneven rear brake application

wipers splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage on screen

discs corroding

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f leg top bearing slightly rough

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

damage on screen

discs corroding

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f leg top bearing slightly rough

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper splitting

scratch and damage on screen

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre tread around 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre agecracked and cut in tread

slight damage on screen

Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre tread around 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre agecracked and cut in tread

slight damage on screen

Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,467 miles

cut on n/s/r tyre tread

rear silencer corroded

slight damage on screen

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,710 miles

corrosion on discs

cut on o/s/r tyre tread

damage on windscreen

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre tread getting low on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes/link rods

surface cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,726 miles

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

cut on o/s/r tyre tread area

slight corrosion on discs

slight damage on screen

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,183 miles

slight corrosion on edges of discs

slight damage on screen

Fail 27 Jul 2009 29,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,375 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 SNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SNE, 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 SNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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