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YK05 XHS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,585 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken - exhaust not insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.9 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.0 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust mounting broken - exhaust not insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,013 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,513 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,571 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking on walls

front brake pads appear low in carriers

Fail 14 Feb 2012 28,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking on walls

front brake pads appear low in carriers

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,342 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 XHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK05 XHS, 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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YK05 XHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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