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GX05 UMY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,890 mi
Last recorded59,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,890 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre- wearing outer edge- perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 59,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre- wearing outer edge- perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 55,561 miles

battery insecure

eml on

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2017 55,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

eml on

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2016 51,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front indicators fading to white

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated - not leaking gases

Pass 28 May 2015 48,873 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 44,574 miles

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

nearside rear flexible brake hose is perished

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front indicator fading to white .

Pass 29 May 2013 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator fading to white .

Pass 17 May 2012 36,352 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 20 May 2011 31,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

alot of travel in handbrake lever

Fail 20 May 2011 31,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

alot of travel in handbrake lever

Pass 20 May 2010 28,144 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2009 24,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 20,859 miles

rear window brake light not working

rear wiper blade rubber

strong advice both front wiper blades split

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 UMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX05 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

GX05 UMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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