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YM05 MHU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,843 mi
Last recorded146,843 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 146,843 miles

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Fail 18 May 2016 146,761 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Fail 12 May 2015 130,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 130,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 101,734 miles

rear no plate slighly deterioated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front nearside and offside antirollbar linkages dust cover perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight marking on windscreen

some rusting on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,663 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting worn

Fail 23 Jul 2009 71,663 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,273 miles

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

offside front tyre some waer on in side edge of tread uneven

offside rear tyre getting worn

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 MHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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