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GF55 YMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,740 miles

rear indicators fading

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,166 miles

both rear tyres only just legal n/s BORDERLINE

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jan 2013 60,156 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres only just legal n/s BORDERLINE

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,999 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust back box

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust back box

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,670 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,780 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

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

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