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GV05 YHK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,962 miles

Offside front strut top stiff

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front strut top stiff

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe join missing two securing bolts (7.1.2)

Rear box of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,317 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2015 63,313 miles

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2014 59,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre 1.9mm and perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

OSF tyre low at 2.0mm

OSR tyre 1.9mm and perished

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre 1.9mm and perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre low at 2.0mm

OSR tyre 1.9mm and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,705 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)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside front sidelight slightly dim

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside front sidelight slightly dim

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2012 43,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil level low

Pass 30 May 2012 43,333 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,302 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 17,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 12,829 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,829 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 YHK 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHK, 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 GV05 YHK registered?

GV05 YHK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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