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SP05 YYD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 40,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 31,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,838 miles

both rear tyres has excessive cuts/splits on edge of tread

o/s/f head light unit has water ingress

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,839 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,208 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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SP05 YYD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SP05 YYD, 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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What year was SP05 YYD registered?

SP05 YYD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is SP05 YYD safe to buy?

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