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YA05 LXS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,308 mi
Last recorded65,308 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 65,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back casing poor

Fail 25 Sep 2026 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills corroded excessively (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back casing poor

Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 57,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 28,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,543 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing cords

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 8,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,439 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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YA05 LXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YA05 LXS, 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 YA05 LXS registered?

YA05 LXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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