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YH55 LXV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,016 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,919 miles

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2015 68,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 56,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,601 miles

nearside rear tyre - outer edge deteriorated/ numerous splits

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre - outer edge deteriorated/ numerous splits

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,266 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)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,266 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,793 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 LXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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