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YL05 EMF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 106,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2021 103,110 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,655 miles

Nearside complete outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside complete outer sill badly corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,655 miles

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

Nearside complete outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside complete outer sill badly corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,561 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,560 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 72,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,126 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,008 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer deteriorated (not blowing). has a mounting broken (still supported)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,571 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated (not blowing). has a mounting broken (still supported)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,021 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated - not blowing or insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 27 Jul 2010 29,594 miles

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

both reg plates starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,209 miles

both wipers starting to split

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 EMF 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 YL05 EMF, 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 YL05 EMF registered?

YL05 EMF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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