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YH55 LXB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,382 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & cracking on outer walls.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear silencer hanger area

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres perishing & cracking on outer walls.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear silencer hanger area

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,826 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,739 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,874 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 62,863 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,872 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,270 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both front wheel trims missing

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

slight wear to both front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,400 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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YH55 LXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH55 LXB, 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 LXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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