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YC55 EBX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,680 mi
Last recorded44,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,410 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 42,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,801 miles

Nearside Front strut top noisey

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 27,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,653 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,241 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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YC55 EBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC55 EBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 EBX registered?

YC55 EBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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