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GK55 YCR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,328 mi
Last recorded110,328 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 110,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,776 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 105,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,390 miles

Brake pump leaking ABS (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,150 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn recommend replacement (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing no cords visible but recommend replacement

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and deteriorated (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn recommend replacement (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing no cords visible but recommend replacement

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and deteriorated (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,424 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

temporary repair to rear silencer mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,905 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,289 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,844 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GK55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK55 YCR, 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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GK55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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