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YK05 VYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,316 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,057 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,635 miles

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

damage to o/s front bumper and inner wing

n/s o/s front disc pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,054 miles

All tyres worn low

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,645 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 VYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

YK05 VYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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