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GL54 BYP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,468 mi
Last recorded95,468 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,468 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2016 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Covers Fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 84,326 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S Rear Brake Binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,787 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,755 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn & Corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,675 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,675 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,527 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 48,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GL54 BYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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