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YK55 VVY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,184 miles

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

Rear exhaust strap broken/system still secure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,795 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,932 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,932 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,602 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 VVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVY, 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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What year was YK55 VVY registered?

YK55 VVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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