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YB54 RVM

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,247 mi
Last recorded40,247 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 RVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 40,247 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 40,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 39,482 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,436 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 36,436 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,492 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 35,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,997 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 30,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2017 28,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,946 miles

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 22,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,350 miles

all four tyres have cracked & perished sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,134 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 6,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre scuffed on sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,506 miles

offside front tyre scuffed on sidewall

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 RVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

YB54 RVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is YB54 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB54 RVM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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