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YM54 HFP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,500 mi
Last recorded142,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 HFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 137,487 miles

Drivers rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,941 miles

Fronts discs excessively corroded on inner faces

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 133,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding Both rears (3.7.B.1)

Fronts discs excessively corroded on inner faces

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,397 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 130,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,779 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 123,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,823 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,366 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 105,366 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,689 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 78,286 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 58,793 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 58,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,098 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 39,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 27,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HFP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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