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GY05 YRM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,395 miles

bonnet stay missing

high level brake light not working

nearside headlamp full of condensation

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear indicator losing colour

rear box rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

high level brake light not working

nearside headlamp full of condensation

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear indicator losing colour

rear box rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,265 miles

Centre stop lamp not working cannot see if connected

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside tyre perished

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2016 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre stop lamp not working cannot see if connected

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside tyre perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,982 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate and corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,798 miles

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

Rear exhaust silencer starting to detetiorate and corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,166 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,344 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres have cracks and crazing to s/walls

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,344 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres have cracks and crazing to s/walls

Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,224 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,522 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 YRM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

GY05 YRM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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