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YH55 EPZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,709 mi
Last recorded109,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 EPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs appear distorted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 May 2019 104,033 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested HC and CO limits off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill corroded 30cms of front lower belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,477 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 90,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working Switch faulty (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,430 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2015 79,838 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,838 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,838 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,253 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,251 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,042 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,804 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,826 miles

Coolant level low

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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YH55 EPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH55 EPZ, 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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YH55 EPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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