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GX05 NYR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,447 mi
Last recorded80,447 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 NYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,447 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box signs deterioration (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,962 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,868 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,868 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,777 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,777 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,533 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

O/S/F undersheild loose.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,251 miles

damp in n/s headlight

ecu light on

exshaust corroding at rear

Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,251 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damp in n/s headlight

damp in n/s headlight

ecu light on

exshaust corroding at rear

Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,542 miles

slight bind to n/s front brake

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator switch slightly loose

Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,542 miles

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

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

indicator switch slightly loose

slight bind to n/s front brake

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,787 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

n/s and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished

Fail 18 Nov 2010 34,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

n/s and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished

slight brake bind to n/s/f

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,554 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,194 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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GX05 NYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX05 NYR, 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 GX05 NYR registered?

GX05 NYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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