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YK05 XJC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 111,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy, image incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 7 May 2019 91,654 miles

Center exhaust outer skin corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyre 2-3mm

slight damage n/s front wheel arch

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s front tyre 2-3mm

slight damage n/s front wing arch

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,301 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

n/s/front tyre app limits and showing heavy wall scuffs

rear tyres have light cracking

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 31 May 2018 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed against o/s/front anti-roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

n/s/front tyre app limits and showing heavy wall scuffs

rear tyres have light cracking

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,424 miles

handbrake travel nearing limits

front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

n/s/front anti roll bar link/bush has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

handbrake travel nearing limits

n/s/front anti roll bar link/bush has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 May 2016 68,546 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 65,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 65,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,243 miles

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

slight oil leak from sump porous

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight oil leak from sump porous

Pass 17 May 2013 60,521 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 60,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,982 miles

oil leak from engine possible sump

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,744 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 22,663 miles

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

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

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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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