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YH05 NYT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 NYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 82,910 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 5 May 2017 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling inner wheel arch (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure not located correctly in hub (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure not located correctly in hub (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,117 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroding

strut top bearings slightly tight

Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front discs corroding

strut top bearings slightly tight

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,198 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,198 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,527 miles

O/S/R bumpstop missing

Rear silencer very corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,188 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,188 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs corroding.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,149 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 NYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NYT, 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 NYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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