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YM54 JXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 JXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,300 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 93,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 87,060 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 87,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,446 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 55,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 51,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,090 miles

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

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

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2017 47,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,098 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm , limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 36,181 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm , limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,612 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear door corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,648 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,018 miles

Air bag light stays on

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 27,014 miles

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

Air bag light stays on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,991 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 9,733 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 JXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 JXW, 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 JXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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