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GJ05 YTA

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 109,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 98,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2018 98,893 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive water leak ( radiator ) (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,534 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,676 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 38,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,960 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 300,030 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,473 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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GJ05 YTA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ05 YTA, 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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GJ05 YTA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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