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YB54 CMU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,089 mi
Last recorded87,089 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

offside headlight lense deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,935 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,711 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm and cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,389 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm and cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

headlight lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm and cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,278 miles

both front head lamps misted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,231 miles

Both front headlamps misted up

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,393 miles

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

slight condensation in both front headlights but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,687 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 74,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,279 miles

exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

slight condensation in offside headlight lense

Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,045 miles

exhaust system corodded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,594 miles

offside headlamp misted up but not effecting pattern

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside headlamp misted up but not effecting pattern

Fail 20 Nov 2010 56,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,743 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

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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YB54 CMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YB54 CMU, 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 YB54 CMU registered?

YB54 CMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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