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GK55 YZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,657 mi
Last recorded140,657 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,657 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on inne edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 124,962 miles

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

front tracking needs checking

o/s front tyre starting to get very low on inner edges

slight windscreen damage n/s front

Fail 12 Oct 2012 124,962 miles

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

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

front tracking needs checking

o/s front tyre starting to get very low on inner edges

slight windscreen damage n/s front

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 108,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 69,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,469 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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GK55 YZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK55 YZJ, 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 GK55 YZJ registered?

GK55 YZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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