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GF55 MYP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged by broken spring (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bad surface corrosion to inner sills by rear axle mounting points

Fail 1 Nov 2021 74,007 miles

Brake performance not tested not possible due to damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner side wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail damaged by broken spring (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture damaged by broken spring (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected badly broken and displaced (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged by broken spring (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bad surface corrosion to inner sills by rear axle mounting points

vehicle clutch appeared to be slipping slightly when moved

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,795 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,111 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cooling fan noisey

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,867 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,416 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,416 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 8 Nov 2008 14,592 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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GF55 MYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF55 MYP, 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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GF55 MYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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