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GU05 PYY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,013 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,545 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,643 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and worn

exhaust system is corroded. Both silencers outer casings are quite heavily corroded

nearside front tyre is cracking and worn on its inner tread area

nearside rear seat has a fixed childseat in place. The seat back securing catch appears to be faulty but the seat back is held in the upright position by the childseat

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres are starting to crack

exhaust system is corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

exhaust system is corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,173 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 PYY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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