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YK55 VVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,455 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose nut and bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,680 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lionk bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,553 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 82,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,691 miles

osf inner f/t disc corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,691 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

osf inner f/t disc corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,287 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 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YK55 VVJ, 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 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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