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LD54 YBM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

125,553 mi
Last recorded125,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,553 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 125,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,961 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 119,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 116,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,787 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 117,769 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,135 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,855 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement incorrectly repaired (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant level low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant level low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,901 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,177 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 65,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,361 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,547 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,944 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 33,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LD54 YBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD54 YBM, 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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LD54 YBM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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