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GJ05 YYL

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 95,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and uneven round inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,883 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Wipers smearing & rear split

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Wipers smearing & rear split

Nearside Front Headlight filled with water

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,748 miles

Front Both brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Beam pattern weak (water in lens) & deteriorated

Offside Front Headlight beam pattern weak ( lenses deteriorated)

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,914 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 74,914 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,194 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Repeater Lens Missing

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 65,194 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Repeater Lens Missing

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Various Suspension Components Rusted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side Repeater Lens Missing

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side Repeater Lens Missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Various Suspension Components Rusted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 60,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,521 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,259 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 42,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,964 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 33,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,292 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 YYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GJ05 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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