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LY55 EGD

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

226,075 mi
Last recorded226,075 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 226,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 221,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 216,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 211,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 204,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 190,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 178,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,291 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 173,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,942 miles

Engine managment warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 22 Sep 2014 116,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine managment warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 162,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 162,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 133,967 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm

Fail 26 Oct 2011 133,967 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,739 miles

rear exhaust box strap broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,934 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,934 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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LY55 EGD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY55 EGD, 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 LY55 EGD registered?

LY55 EGD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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