MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Front Both brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Beam pattern weak (water in lens) & deteriorated
Offside Front Headlight beam pattern weak ( lenses deteriorated)
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
rear exhaust box corroded
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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