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YM54 KHL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,970 mi
Last recorded110,970 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 KHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,970 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 110,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 101,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 37kg/f (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,793 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2018 87,793 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,446 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,875 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 26 Feb 2013 73,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,300 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

horn has to be pushed hard to work

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,096 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 65,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,980 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 36,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 27,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,213 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 KHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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