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YK55 UHV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 135,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 117,264 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 99,303 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,034 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear pads

Rear suspension stops missing

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

exhaust back box support bracket snapped but still secure

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

exhaust back box support bracket snapped but still secure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,688 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,686 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet pull inoperative

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,515 miles

Light scratch marks windscreen

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

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,506 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Light scratch marks windscreen

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,139 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,019 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,064 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 35,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,157 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 26,702 miles

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

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 UHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YK55 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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