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LC05 YYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 30,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2023 28,656 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing

Fail 1 Jul 2020 24,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 19,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 10,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 9,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 9,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear / offside front tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2013 8,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 7,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,034 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 7,033 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 6,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,041 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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LC05 YYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC05 YYJ, 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 LC05 YYJ registered?

LC05 YYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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