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YL05 DLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,310 mi
Last recorded93,310 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 93,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,631 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion present on outer sill and wheel arch

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion present on outer sill and wheel arch

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,750 miles

Nearside corrosion present on outer sill and wheel arch

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion present on outer sill and wheel arch

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion present on chassis

corrosion present on rear coil springs (bothside)

Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside corrosion present on outer sill and wheel arch

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion present on outer sill and wheel arch

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion present on chassis

corrosion present on rear coil springs (bothside)

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,632 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box /// (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear flexable brake hose ferrules slight corrosion ///

Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,631 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box /// (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear flexable brake hose ferrules slight corrosion ///

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

minor leak of exhaust gases

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,906 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,066 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,523 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,842 miles

bonnet pull is broken.

exhaust back box is in poor condition .

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,114 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,207 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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YL05 DLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YL05 DLJ, 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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YL05 DLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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