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YD55 LYR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,868 mi
Last recorded80,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,868 miles

Underbody corossion floor and general

Fail 15 Jan 2025 80,868 miles

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

Underbody corossion floor and general

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,831 miles

Underbody corrosion floor sills and all suspension components,

Fail 18 Jan 2024 78,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion floor sills and all suspension components,

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,000 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion floor and general.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 75,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion floor and general.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,665 miles

suspension components rusty underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,663 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension components rusty underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,077 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 55,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 51,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,568 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,989 miles

both rear light clusters cracked

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear strap snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light clusters cracked

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2015 44,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 8 Mar 2015 44,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Mar 2014 41,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

int/exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r light lense damaged

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,139 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 LYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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