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MV55 YME

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,179 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 87,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 82,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 77,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,282 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,135 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 70,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,029 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,759 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,758 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,747 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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MV55 YME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV55 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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MV55 YME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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