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GJ05 YYK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,594 mi
Last recorded58,594 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 51,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 43,650 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake close to end of travel

Fail 27 Jan 2022 43,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 20 Feb 2021 42,549 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 41,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 40,530 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 40,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 39,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 39,425 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel goes all the way hight (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 38,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,957 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 24,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,953 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 YYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YYK, 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 GJ05 YYK registered?

GJ05 YYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 YYK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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