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YE55 FWW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,493 mi
Last recorded37,493 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 37,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 37,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,368 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,004 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 34,398 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,011 miles

sump having slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Sep 2019 33,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 32,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,983 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 30,983 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,657 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 28,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 27,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,326 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken away but exhaust system still supported.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken away but exhaust system still supported.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,730 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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YE55 FWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YE55 FWW, 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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What year was YE55 FWW registered?

YE55 FWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YE55 FWW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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