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SO05 YPK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,834 mi
Last recorded108,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,834 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 108,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 101,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 95,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 87,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,881 miles

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

bonnet pull handle adrift

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,802 miles

engine noise

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,514 miles

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

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,210 miles

offside rear spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,424 miles

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

nail in spare tyre side wall

rear exhaust silencer outer caseing corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 43,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,716 miles

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,485 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,340 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,340 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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SO05 YPK 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 SO05 YPK, 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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SO05 YPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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