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YK05 VYM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,965 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 69,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,784 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and unevenly/ very perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,786 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,838 miles

rear silencer deteriorating (outer casings corroding away)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 36,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer deteriorating (outer casings corroding away)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,772 miles

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

both front brake discs starting to corrod on inner face

Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,150 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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YK05 VYM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK05 VYM, 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 YK05 VYM registered?

YK05 VYM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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