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YH05 VEM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,483 mi
Last recorded105,483 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 VEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 105,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine noise

engine oil low

Pass 17 May 2017 101,762 miles

engine noisey

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 93,780 miles

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

x 2 baby seat fitted at rear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,025 miles

noise from engine

rear exhaust hanger and box outer skin corroding

Fail 28 May 2015 85,024 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

noise from engine

rear exhaust hanger and box outer skin corroding

Pass 27 May 2014 72,837 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 72,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,807 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)

slight bearing noise on o/s/r

Pass 26 May 2011 47,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc wearing

rear reg starting to fade

Fail 26 May 2011 47,018 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc wearing

rear reg starting to fade

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,662 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear flashers slightly discolured

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,510 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 VEM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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