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GY05 SYU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,455 mi
Last recorded128,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,455 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine has a slight oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear back box detroirated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,080 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring engine components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,518 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,722 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 85,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine managerment light on permantly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,346 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

vehicle leaking water

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 71,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,052 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade ends split

Fail 14 Jun 2008 53,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Jun 2008 53,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

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 SYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

GY05 SYU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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