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YH55 YLU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,727 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front headlamps misted up

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 102,530 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front headlamps misted up

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,884 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,427 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 72,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,404 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,952 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,239 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,920 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,288 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 YLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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