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YM54 DFP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,049 mi
Last recorded147,049 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 147,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 140,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 140,789 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Aug 2019 135,242 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 128,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre small cut inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,811 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking injection pump ? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

MIL on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Slight bind on roadwheel

Offside Front Slight bind on roadwheel

Offside Rear bump stop missing

handbrake lever operation faulty

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,746 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Exhaust rear silencer support bracket poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front indicator slightly faded

Nearside Rear indicator slightly faded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Exhaust rear silencer support bracket poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front indicator slightly faded

Nearside Rear indicator slightly faded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,892 miles

Coolant topped up before test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,570 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,870 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,860 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,193 miles

advised front discs slight corrosion

advised nsr indicator slightly white

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advised front discs slight corrosion

advised nsr indicator slightly white

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,559 miles

advised front disc corroded

advised front pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2009 37,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advised front pads low

advised front disc corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,533 miles

advised front disc

advised nsf tyre outer side wall

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 DFP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YM54 DFP, 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 DFP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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