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GY05 NAU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 112,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 103,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Outer Constant velocity gaiter leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall heavily perished

Fail 21 Jan 2017 103,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Constant velocity gaiter leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall heavily perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,321 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2014 80,475 miles

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2014 80,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,082 miles

ADVISE:topped up engine oil 1ltr prior to test as dipstick was registering no oil

Advise:exhaust front box starting to corrode

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing corroding quite badly

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

Fail 28 May 2012 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISE:topped up engine oil 1ltr prior to test as dipstick was registering no oil

Advise:exhaust front box starting to corrode

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing corroding quite badly

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

Pass 9 May 2011 55,995 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 47,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,668 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,037 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 NAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

GY05 NAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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