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LV55 YMJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,090 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger/brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside Steel rims corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 82,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective naerside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger/brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside Steel rims corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0n 3mm 175 65 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0n 3mm 175 65 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 76,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,589 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 70,188 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake slightly low on efficiency

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake low on efficiency

Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake low on efficiency

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,725 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 56,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,919 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,156 miles

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,794 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,253 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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LV55 YMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LV55 YMJ, 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 LV55 YMJ registered?

LV55 YMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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