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YG55 TXU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,541 mi
Last recorded63,541 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake light stays illuminated

Fail 9 Dec 2023 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake light stays illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,894 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 1 Sep 2016 56,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,712 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,914 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 41,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 37,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,488 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,118 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 12,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,415 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 TXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

YG55 TXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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