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YA54 AUU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 AUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 69,696 miles

Central Centre exhaust corrdoded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 63,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength POUTER SILL AND SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AND SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Rear EXHASUT BACK BOX OUTER SKIN PEALED OFF

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,465 miles

Rear exhasut back box corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,386 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,011 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 40,056 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,025 miles

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)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,648 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,759 miles

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,025 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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YA54 AUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YA54 AUU, 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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YA54 AUU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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