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GV05 YHE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,463 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed safety pin through webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 83,463 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed safety pin through webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,348 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 77,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,545 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small nick in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres over 10 years old and cracking (4810) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre nearly 10 years old and cracking (4612) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box is corroded (no leaks)

Pass 27 Apr 2021 51,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre over ten years old, date code :- 2005 = week 20 year 2005 (recommend replace)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet release handle insecure (still works)

both sides rear bump stops are missing

Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over ten years old, date code :- 2005 = week 20 year 2005 (recommend replace)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure (still works)

both sides rear bump stops are missing

Pass 4 May 2020 50,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,310 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,120 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 43,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 41,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,382 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,548 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,184 miles

unable to see offside rear tyre valve.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,585 miles

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

rear blade .2.o/s/f tyre valve

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,955 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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GV05 YHE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 GV05 YHE, 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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GV05 YHE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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