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YH05 EKU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,066 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,065 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,517 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,229 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 63,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,127 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,325 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,368 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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YH05 EKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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