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YG55 YJK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,535 mi
Last recorded119,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 119,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,014 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear tyre treads perished

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear tyre treads perished

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,984 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread pattern

Fail 24 Jan 2023 111,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished in tread pattern

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,592 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,781 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing plastic but image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing plastic but image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,065 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,303 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,783 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 91,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,466 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,296 miles

rxhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,963 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YG55 YJK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG55 YJK, 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 YG55 YJK registered?

YG55 YJK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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