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YG05 YYU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,672 mi
Last recorded44,672 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 44,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,365 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 43,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 42,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 40,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,626 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,356 miles

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 20 Feb 2020 37,641 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 37,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 36,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 29,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,829 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 24,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 12,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,248 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 11,248 miles

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

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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YG05 YYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YG05 YYU, 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 YG05 YYU registered?

YG05 YYU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YG05 YYU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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