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FA05 GYO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,970 mi
Last recorded129,970 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 128,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low + very poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose /rear section deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 123,326 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose /rear section deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,466 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlight has water ingress

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

nearside/offside sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlight has water ingress

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

nearside/offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,047 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 91,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,477 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 82,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,351 miles

both rear bump stops missing

engine pulley noisey

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,876 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

engine pulley whining

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

engine mount bolt missing

engine pulley whining

nail in offside rear tyre (not repairable)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

condensation in offside headlight

whining noise from engine pulley

Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

condensation in offside headlight

whining noise from engine pulley

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,753 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing.

Drivers inner door handle damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear axle bump stops missing.

Drivers inner door handle damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Mid exhaust slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,053 miles

Drivers inner door handle damaged.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,297 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,588 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 10,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,094 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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FA05 GYO 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 65.4%.

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 FA05 GYO, 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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FA05 GYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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