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YH05 VFT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,531 mi
Last recorded51,531 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 VFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 51,531 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 51,527 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,656 miles

unable to check welding due to being covered

Fail 9 Aug 2024 40,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,782 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 34,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,543 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear wiper rubber split

exhaust system, centre and tail silencers deteriorated.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear wiper rubber split

exhaust system, centre and tail silencers deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,350 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o.s.f tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,410 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded

n.s.r tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,362 miles

front discs corroded

n.s.r tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,040 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,477 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades splitting

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 VFT 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 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 YH05 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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