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LB05 YOP

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,604 mi
Last recorded60,604 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,604 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 60,604 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 59,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 56,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,825 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 52,824 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2020 39,384 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2020 39,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 36,276 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted onto both outer rear seats.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,737 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracking/tread edges badly.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,964 miles

childs seat fitted on nearside front seat.

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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LB05 YOP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White 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 LB05 YOP, 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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LB05 YOP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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