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YH05 NYV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noise from rear of car when moving on and off uneven surfaces, advise investigation

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noise from rear of car when moving on and off uneven surfaces, advise investigation

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 83,917 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate and fade

general underbody showing corrosion

nearside front tyre worn nearly bold outer edge and cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars and heavily cracked/perished

offside rear tyre worn low and perishing in tread

sections of exhaust system corroded

various suspension bushes perishing and unbonding

Fail 12 May 2017 83,831 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to delaminate and fade

general underbody showing corrosion

nearside front tyre worn nearly bold outer edge and cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars and heavily cracked/perished

offside rear tyre worn low and perishing in tread

sections of exhaust system corroded

various suspension bushes perishing and unbonding

Pass 14 May 2016 80,932 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,013 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 9 May 2014 71,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,769 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 May 2012 60,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 60,006 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 53,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 May 2011 53,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,759 miles

Exhaust system rusty,no leaks.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,955 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,870 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 NYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NYV, 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 NYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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