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YL05 KXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 KXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,692 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 70,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 52,127 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 44,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 39,660 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 20 May 2015 39,660 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside wiper blade rubber torn

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,029 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,642 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,860 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front discd

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,127 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,005 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,407 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 KXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

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

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