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EY55 XYM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 87,366 miles

Nearside sill panel showing signs of corrosion

Offside sill panel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 86,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 82,239 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2022 81,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,728 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,679 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2015 55,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,537 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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EY55 XYM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EY55 XYM, 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 EY55 XYM registered?

EY55 XYM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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