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FA05 GYP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 71,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 71,753 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,702 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 65,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits a round inside/outside edges, no ply cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 54,081 miles

All direction indicators not working Switch missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No dip beam head lights working. (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Switch missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Switch missing. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Switch missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Switch missing. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits a round inside/outside edges, no ply cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,040 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and heavily perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,873 miles

all four tyres perished

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,873 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four tyres perished

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,698 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

rear exhaust in poor condition

service overdue indicator on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,393 miles

rear shocking casing poor

rear exhaust heavlly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,048 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,219 miles

n/s/front tyre worn approx 2000 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,344 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

rear exhaust corroded

wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,654 miles

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

offside wiper poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,531 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,818 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 GYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA05 GYP, 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 GYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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