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PF05 YJL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 52,822 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 50,710 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 50,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 45,614 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 43,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 41,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,788 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 May 2019 38,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2018 35,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and rear exh boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 32,311 miles

Eml light on.

Pass 18 May 2016 29,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,147 miles

Engine management light on

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2014 22,907 miles

NSR tyre cracking in tread

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 May 2014 22,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre cracking in tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2013 19,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2012 13,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 11,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,289 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 6,289 miles

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

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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PF05 YJL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PF05 YJL, 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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PF05 YJL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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