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YK55 TTE

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 TTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 105,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,276 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 98,276 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,543 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,662 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,127 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,713 miles

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,563 miles

slight surface cut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

some cracking on outer sidewall of offside rear tyre [no cords showing]

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,672 miles

incorrect battery fitted but secure

Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

incorrect battery fitted but secure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,815 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,815 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,978 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,354 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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YK55 TTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YK55 TTE, 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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YK55 TTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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