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YD55 LLX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,136 mi
Last recorded72,136 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 72,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 65,541 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 57,621 miles

Rear 2 x suspension travel stops missing

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 57,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear 2 x suspension travel stops missing

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 51,609 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,445 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 45,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,080 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight compression leak on injectors

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,991 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 31,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,829 miles

both front tyres cracked on inner and outer wall

both rear tyres cracked on inner and outer wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,330 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 25,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,177 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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YD55 LLX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YD55 LLX, 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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YD55 LLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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