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GL54 BYO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,173 mi
Last recorded116,173 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,173 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,167 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 110,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 28 Mar 2015 98,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,715 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,259 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 97,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front grill broken

water ingress o/s headlamp unit

Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet stay retaining clip is broken

lower engine mount has slight wear

middle and rear exhaust sections slight corrosion in areas

middle exhaust box has some impact damage and outer skin covering has corroded away leaving a small drain hole which is blowing slightly

middle to rear exhaust section joint is blowing slightly

nearside front wheel arch liner is broken and slightly insecure

offside front headlamp is full of condensation

offside rear plastic undertray is loose around bolt fixing

rear bump stops are missing

rear coil springs have some corrosion

slight fuel smell noted around fuel filler area , no visable leaks can be seen

underside is starting to corrode in areas

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,878 miles

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

oil leak o/s/f engine unable to determine source of leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak o/s/f engine unable to determine source of leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 56,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,323 miles

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside rear brake has slight noise on rotation

offside rear tyre is wearing low at 2mm

rear exhaust box is corroding and outer skin is comming away. box is also blowing slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside rear brake has slight noise on rotation

offside rear tyre is wearing low at 2mm

rear exhaust box is corroding and outer skin is comming away. box is also blowing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,553 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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GL54 BYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GL54 BYO, 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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GL54 BYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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