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GY05 CXE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,799 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,825 miles

rear exhaust corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,245 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 CXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY05 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

GY05 CXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 CXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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