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YM05 OJA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,029 mi
Last recorded53,029 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 OJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 53,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,216 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 52,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,410 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 18 Jan 2023 50,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 21,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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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YM05 OJA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YM05 OJA, 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 YM05 OJA registered?

YM05 OJA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 OJA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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