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YM54 DFE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,315 mi
Last recorded112,315 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 109,716 miles

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,057 miles

Rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,112 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,112 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,410 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,918 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,718 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 2 Jan 2008 46,046 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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YM54 DFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YM54 DFE, 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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YM54 DFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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