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YE05 LJO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,430 mi
Last recorded52,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 LJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 52,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 49,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,385 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 45,385 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut wall

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2016 38,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 28,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,900 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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YE05 LJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE05 LJO, 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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YE05 LJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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