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YM05 OTP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 OTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 106,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Damage To A Pillar

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 100,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S Inner Surfaces STRONGLY ADVISED ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear ( Tyre Misshaped )

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,932 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( Blade Split ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( N/S/F STRONGLY ADVISED INNER SURFACE ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear ( Tyre Slightly Misshaped )

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,589 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,589 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,308 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,308 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box corroded and peeling

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wipers split but clear screen

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s/r bump stops missing

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,465 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,465 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing complete inspection of belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,788 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 28 Jun 2008 30,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 30,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OTP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM05 OTP, 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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YM05 OTP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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