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GL05 YYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,479 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,836 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,910 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,027 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,132 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,162 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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GL05 YYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL05 YYX, 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 GL05 YYX registered?

GL05 YYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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