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YH55 ORA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,231 mi
Last recorded112,231 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,231 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,054 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,502 miles

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,886 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,739 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 ORA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH55 ORA, 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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What year was YH55 ORA registered?

YH55 ORA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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