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AY55 YLL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,845 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 77,845 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 76,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 74,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 73,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Fail 24 May 2023 73,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats folded belts not checked

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,121 miles

outer skin corroded on centre and rear silencers

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,786 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 69,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,037 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,678 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,090 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 58,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,327 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,327 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,253 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,987 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 27 Nov 2008 32,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,651 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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AY55 YLL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY55 YLL, 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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AY55 YLL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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