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YF05 VLL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

91,464 mi
Last recorded91,464 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,464 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 91,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 82,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 75,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 61,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,719 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,069 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 51,069 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 48,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 44,909 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 36,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 32,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,283 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 18,916 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 18,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,952 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 14,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,116 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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YF05 VLL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YF05 VLL, 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 YF05 VLL registered?

YF05 VLL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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