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YM05 SFZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 SFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 117,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,857 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,621 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 71,639 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 65,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,818 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,560 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 41,560 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,140 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 29,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns headlamp lens covered in condesation

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,216 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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YM05 SFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

YM05 SFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 SFZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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