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YD55 LMJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 39,125 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 59,114 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end, still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,661 miles

corrosion on middle and rear exhaust

corrosion on rear road springs

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,441 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 20,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,612 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

shallow cracks in both front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,612 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear silencer deteriorating

shallow cracks in both front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,723 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 LMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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