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YM05 MHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,683 mi
Last recorded57,683 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 57,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded and condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 50,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 50,020 miles

Nearside headlamp damp

exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,240 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,806 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,674 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,835 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 16 Jul 2014 37,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,433 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,696 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,809 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 MHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YM05 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

YM05 MHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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