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GU05 PYA

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,608 mi
Last recorded133,608 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 PYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 133,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody of vehicle is show corrosion (advise to monitor

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 128,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 122,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sill are showing corrosion, advise to monitor

coil light on dashboard

Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,905 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak from under turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Bonnet pull broken under the tray

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 110,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,467 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,735 miles

Windscreen deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall badly split/cracked

Windscreen deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,222 miles

windscreen deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,509 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,727 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,727 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,443 miles

both front and rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,672 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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GU05 PYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU05 PYA, 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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GU05 PYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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