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LY05 UET

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,995 mi
Last recorded85,995 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 85,995 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 85,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 82,293 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 82,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,888 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,204 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,203 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 47,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,975 miles

split on offside front wiper blade.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,499 miles

nearside front tyre partly worn on inner wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,502 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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LY05 UET is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LY05 UET, 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 LY05 UET registered?

LY05 UET is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is LY05 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 UET shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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