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GY05 UXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 97,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working lens also missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust hangar broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,834 miles

Clutch pedal high

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

Offside Front Door check strap defective.

Offside Rear Light lens cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (SCRATCHED) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 92,834 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal high

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

Offside Front Door check strap defective.

Offside Rear Light lens cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (SCRATCHED) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,736 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,736 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,976 miles

Front bumper and grille insecure

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 73,976 miles

Front bumper and grille insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 51,933 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 44,946 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low and has a nail in a unrepairable position

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,655 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 UXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXZ, 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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GY05 UXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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