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GY05 YRX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,648 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cover missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 83,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cover missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 79,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,331 miles

exhaust silensor corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust silensor corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2015 68,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 68,628 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 60,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,498 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 59,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 53,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,044 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 31,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offsde door trim missing

Offside headlamp aim not tested

Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,826 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 YRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

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

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