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GL54 YJU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 YJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 79,907 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, headlamps cloudy, ns has condensation (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring appears fitted upside down? hitting body work when vehicle jacked up (5.3.1 (d) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,514 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper MacPherson strut top bush or bearing rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount noisy when turned jacked up (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside number plate lamp dim

bonnet release handle broken but opens bonnet

vehicle hunts and runs erratic intermittently on idle

Fail 4 Feb 2019 62,881 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount noisy when turned jacked up (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside number plate lamp dim

bonnet release handle broken but opens bonnet

vehicle hunts and runs erratic intermittently on idle

Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,393 miles

Bonnet catch releasing cable defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp does not emit a steady white light

Steering column has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2018 62,393 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet catch releasing cable defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp does not emit a steady white light

Steering column has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 59,387 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,182 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases severely corroded casing. (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,570 miles

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

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

both wipers split

exhaust rear box deteriorated

high level stop light inop

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

strong advise perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2013 47,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

strong advise perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,660 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,840 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,840 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,169 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 32,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,182 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 YJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2005.

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