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GY05 CXA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,173 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,980 miles

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

Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,019 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,069 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,160 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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GY05 CXA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY05 CXA, 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 GY05 CXA registered?

GY05 CXA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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