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GF55 YMW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,924 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,924 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 63,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,862 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,830 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 42,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,455 miles

play in nsf/osf track rod ends

sidewall cut in nsf tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2012 36,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in nsf/osf track rod ends

sidewall cut in nsf tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,894 miles

osf/osr/nsr tyres cracking

play/knock in steering rack

rear indicators & front side repeaters discoloured

Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

osf/osr/nsr tyres cracking

play/knock in steering rack

rear indicators & front side repeaters discoloured

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,065 miles

front side repeaters discoloured

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2009 20,019 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front side repeaters discoloured

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,820 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 YMW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF55 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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