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MM55 YLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,412 mi
Last recorded77,412 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 77,412 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 71,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,643 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Fail 9 Oct 2021 65,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 62,228 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 59,725 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sections holed (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,844 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

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

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 55,844 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

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

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,405 miles

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,411 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2013 29,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,135 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 24,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,546 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,695 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,335 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 9,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MM55 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MM55 YLJ, 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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MM55 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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