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YB54 YAJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 42,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,207 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 40,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 33,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 32,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,990 miles

Rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 29,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking slightly.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,134 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,182 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 16,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,827 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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YB54 YAJ 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 YAJ, 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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YB54 YAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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