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GF55 YNK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,933 mi
Last recorded47,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,933 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,259 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 45,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,800 miles

both front bottom suspension arms worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

both front bottom suspension arms worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,257 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,929 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,929 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,003 miles

advise condition of rear exhust section

advise corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2008 19,998 miles

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

advise condition of rear exhust section

advise corrosion to both front brake discs

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 YNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

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

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