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YL05 EVT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 EVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 81,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,902 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,902 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,596 miles

centre stop lamp working

Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp working

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,373 miles

centre brake light inop

nearside front tyre wearing on edge[3.5 mm]

offside front tyre wearing on edge[3.0mm]

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

nearside front tyre wearing on edge[3.5 mm]

offside front tyre wearing on edge[3.0mm]

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,633 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,773 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 43,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,318 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,664 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,196 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 EVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL05 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

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

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