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GL05 YRD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,707 mi
Last recorded103,707 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 2 Aug 2025 103,579 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front h/lights (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,682 miles

engine oil very low some toped up for the test

n/s/r tyer cracks on outer side wall

rear no plate light lens need cleaning for brighter light

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 99,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,332 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,315 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear both bump stop rubbers missing

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun shielding (3.2 (b) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear both bump stops missing

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust front stabiliser bracket detached

sun strip fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,617 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

sun strip fitted within swept area but not affecting view of road

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,933 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front slight play in both anti-roll bar links

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

exhaust deteriorated

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,159 miles

exhaust deteriorating ;rear box and downpipe mounting bracketbroken away

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,167 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

nearside front and offside rear wheel trims missing

nearside washer jet not squirting very well

sun visor strip in zone A

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,165 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,208 miles

near sid rear tyre on limit

off side front tyre worn on edge 1756514

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,749 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 19,700 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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GL05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GL05 YRD, 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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GL05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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