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YM05 UYL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,813 mi
Last recorded74,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 74,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected light turning right and heavy to the left (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,625 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 28,846 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,619 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 UYL 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 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

YM05 UYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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