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GX05 YUF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,883 mi
Last recorded58,883 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 58,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 52,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,844 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 45,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2022 39,483 miles

Rear exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2021 38,308 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 38,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,894 miles

Front oil leek from Ac condenser area

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,355 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,279 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer covering of rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,666 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,880 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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GX05 YUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

GX05 YUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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