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YE54 PKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,475 mi
Last recorded43,475 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 PKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 42,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,750 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,342 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 41,342 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,824 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 38,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,922 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,836 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,484 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 18,440 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,198 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 13,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,980 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 9,595 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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YE54 PKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YE54 PKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE54 PKZ registered?

YE54 PKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YE54 PKZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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