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YM05 MHX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,651 mi
Last recorded58,651 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 MHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,287 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 55,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,622 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,557 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 51,557 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,544 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,617 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,113 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 MHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

YM05 MHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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