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GF55 YNN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,463 mi
Last recorded65,463 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,463 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Nov 2016 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,844 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly deteriorated (cracking)

sills have plastic covers

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes are binding slightly

offside rear tyre is badly cracked

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes are binding slightly

offside rear tyre is badly cracked

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,790 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,790 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 35,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,457 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,825 miles

o/s/f brake has slight bind

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 YNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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