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EY55 XYR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,827 mi
Last recorded66,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 66,298 miles

Front Hub caps obstructing view of brake pads

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

headlamps misty

Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 65,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,359 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 62,358 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,536 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,524 miles

poor rear exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2017 54,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

poor rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,163 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 46,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,294 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slighly deteriorated

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall kerbed

Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,136 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 XYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

EY55 XYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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