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SK05 YVT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 114,749 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm and worn inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 106,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

knock in steering when turning lock to lock

Fail 8 May 2024 106,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 92% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

knock in steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 5 May 2023 97,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 97,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 99,309 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 56,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,368 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 52,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,544 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,701 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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SK05 YVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK05 YVT, 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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SK05 YVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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