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YH05 GBE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,752 miles

Clutch biting point is approaching high, replacement may be nessasary soon.

Driver's Window Glass doesn't drop fully.

Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges, replacement is strongly advised and then wheel alignment.

Headlamp Aims are slightly low, broken adjuster on N/S.

N/S/R Tyre is suffering from age degridation.

Rear Bump Stops are missing.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,970 miles

Rear section of exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,960 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear section of exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,279 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,279 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,467 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 GBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 GBE, 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 YH05 GBE registered?

YH05 GBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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