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YH55 XWW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,032 miles

Rear wiper split/torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Rear wiper split/torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,283 miles

rear wiper blade split/torn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust box casing corroded

rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

rear wiper split/torn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,231 miles

corrossion to outer skin rear silencer.small fractures in sidewall and tread o/sr tyre.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

corrossion to outer skin rear silencer.small fractures in sidewall and tread o/sr tyre.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,459 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,793 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,164 miles

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

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 XWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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