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GU05 TYY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,927 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,927 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,301 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,039 miles

weak pattern n/s head light

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

weak pattern n/s head light

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,918 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,992 miles

front wiper blades split slightly

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 TYY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

GU05 TYY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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