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YH05 CPV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,447 mi
Last recorded111,447 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 CPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,621 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 103,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 96,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 92,463 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 92,463 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,760 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,760 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 83,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge worn down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 3 Mar 2020 82,686 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer broken off. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge worn down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,952 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,717 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,868 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,868 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,688 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,864 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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YH05 CPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH05 CPV, 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 YH05 CPV registered?

YH05 CPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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