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YM05 LTZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 LTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,073 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,167 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,065 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side front brake effort lower than nearside approx. 20% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,578 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,039 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 44,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 44,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 36,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 36,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,608 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 30,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,897 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 15 Jun 2009 14,332 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 14,310 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,310 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 LTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM05 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

YM05 LTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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