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YD05 VYN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,018 mi
Last recorded59,018 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 59,018 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under neath seal

Pass 7 Feb 2025 55,440 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Under body seal apply

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,392 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension componets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 48,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2022 40,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers and sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,933 miles

exhaust centre and rear box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 35,197 miles

exhaust centre and back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2020 35,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,784 miles

exhaust centre and back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2019 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre and back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,216 miles

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

Nearside Front inner brake pad getting low

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,168 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 26,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,009 miles

exhaust centre box and back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,987 miles

exhaust centre box and back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,978 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 16,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,384 miles

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 15,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 13,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre outer side wall deteriorated

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,660 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre outer side wall deteriorated

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,936 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 9,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,188 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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YD05 VYN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YD05 VYN, 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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YD05 VYN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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