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GF55 TYK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 97,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,968 miles

Front and Off side rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear axle bushes deteriated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,968 miles

Front and Off side rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,260 miles

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

Off side rear number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,332 miles

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

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

both front wiperblades deteriorating

both sus bumpstops missing

Fail 3 Dec 2013 73,332 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wiperblades deteriorating

both sus bumpstops missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,643 miles

antifreeze strength recorded @ -31

osr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,664 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,378 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 TYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF55 TYK, 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 GF55 TYK registered?

GF55 TYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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