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YK55 UHS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,110 mi
Last recorded94,110 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,881 miles

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded at attachment to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre is feathering off around its inside edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber casing is slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber is seriously deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 78,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded at attachment to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre is feathering off around its inside edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber casing is slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber is seriously deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,242 miles

Exhaust system - Front hanger is slightly corroded. (System is still secure).

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper rubber blade is badly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,242 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system - Front hanger is slightly corroded. (System is still secure).

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper rubber blade is badly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,597 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber is split.

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

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

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

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

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

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,690 miles

Nearside rear brake binding On footbrake and/or handbrake (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding On footbrake and/or handbrake (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,740 miles

Exhaust system - both silencer boxes are deteriorated.

Exhaust system - centre hanger is broken off. System is still secure.

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

Rear wiper blade rubber is badly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,729 miles

BOTH EXHAUST SILENCER BOXES ARE DETERIORATED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER STRAP IS BROKEN. SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE.

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER IS DETERIORATED.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 48,729 miles

BOTH EXHAUST SILENCER BOXES ARE DETERIORATED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER STRAP IS BROKEN. SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE.

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER IS DETERIORATED.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,708 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,070 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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YK55 UHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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