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GY05 YSN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,864 mi
Last recorded27,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 27,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 27,256 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 27,255 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 26,071 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 23,998 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 23,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 22,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 21,241 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 16,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,871 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2018 15,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front & both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall not to cords

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2017 15,022 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2016 14,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2015 13,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 11,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 11,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 10,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 8,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 7,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,309 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 YSN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

GY05 YSN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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