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LY54 YME

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,032 mi
Last recorded58,032 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 58,032 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2025 54,053 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 51,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,378 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2023 49,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,841 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,509 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 42,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,912 miles

Advise Parking Brake Only Just Pass At 17 % 15% Fail !!!!

Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,254 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 25,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 24,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,605 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 18,164 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,393 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 15,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,001 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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LY54 YME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LY54 YME, 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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LY54 YME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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