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GV55 LYD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,320 miles

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

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

rear and centre exhaust box outer casings corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 67,318 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear and centre exhaust box outer casings corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 60,257 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 60,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,910 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,743 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp lense missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 33,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 24,364 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all four tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,364 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,762 miles

All 4 tyres are badley cracked and perished

front wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,111 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,014 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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GV55 LYD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 GV55 LYD, 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 GV55 LYD registered?

GV55 LYD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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