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YH05 DFG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,569 mi
Last recorded67,569 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 DFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,569 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 67,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 49,322 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,081 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,082 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,789 miles

n/s rear tyre pereshed

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 41,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre pereshed

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,189 miles

brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,717 miles

Near side front wiper=Started to split

Near side rear tyre=Becoming perished

Off side front wiper=Started to split

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front wiper=Started to split

Near side rear tyre=Becoming perished

Off side front wiper=Started to split

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

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 DFG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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