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GL54 YJH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 YJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 94,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 17 May 2019 92,447 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 92,446 miles

Power steering malfunctioning stiff on turning left (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 87,270 miles

rear exhaust silencer & mounting bracket corroded & split

Pass 26 May 2016 85,244 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 26 May 2016 85,244 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,227 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking on inner & outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2014 81,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 81,133 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 69,892 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 59,636 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 59,636 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,418 miles

Front springs and suspension ares covered in grease

OSR whel bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,417 miles

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

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

Front springs and suspension ares covered in grease

OSR whel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 17 May 2010 39,099 miles

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

front coil springs and wishbone bushes covered in grease

o/s outer cv joint noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 26,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,960 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 YJH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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