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YM05 RZW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 RZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excess cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excess cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to underside and componants

rear brakes have brake bind starting

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to centre section (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,315 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,224 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,713 miles

front discs corroded inner face ok in rollers

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,328 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 18 Jul 2011 29,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,660 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 RZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RZW, 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 RZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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