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YM05 JNL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level below minimum mark - signs of radiator leak

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,811 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,811 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 63,163 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp assembly damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2017 63,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear lamp assembly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2016 55,510 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Aug 2016 55,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,766 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2014 41,785 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low on inner face

front discs excessively corroded, change required asap

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,985 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2011 28,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted on inside faces

o/s front and both rear tyres perishing on outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,144 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inside faces

o/s front and both rear tyres perishing on outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,272 miles

all tyres perished.

front disks corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,106 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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YM05 JNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YM05 JNL, 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 YM05 JNL registered?

YM05 JNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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