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YH05 BYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Mar 2016 51,295 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,294 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,509 miles

bonnet stay bar missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,509 miles

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

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

bonnet stay bar missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,424 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)

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

bonnet stay rod and clips missing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 34,424 miles

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

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)

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

bonnet stay rod and clips missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 21,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YH05 BYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH05 BYJ, 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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YH05 BYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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