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FY55 YEB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,403 mi
Last recorded64,403 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 64,395 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,353 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 62,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,885 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,665 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,543 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 53,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,809 miles

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,639 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres 2.5 mm and small cut in n/s side wall

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,639 miles

front tyres 2.5 mm and small cut in n/s side wall

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,969 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,900 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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FY55 YEB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol 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 FY55 YEB, 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 FY55 YEB registered?

FY55 YEB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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