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GU05 TYK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 TYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 35,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,670 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

brake fluid over filled

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,908 miles

both front suspensio narm bushes starting to become deteriorated

front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,228 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/r and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,566 miles

exhuast becoming corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,200 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 17,200 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,102 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 TYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TYK, 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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What year was GU05 TYK registered?

GU05 TYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 TYK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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