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AY55 YZC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,804 mi
Last recorded165,804 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 165,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 165,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,287 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 149,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 137,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 137,137 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tytres wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 116,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,790 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 104,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,569 miles

Offside Rear Axle rubber is missing.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,960 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,371 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 12 Nov 2012 30,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,354 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 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZC, 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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What year was AY55 YZC registered?

AY55 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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