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GY05 ZTO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 ZTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,273 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 88,273 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 83,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 76,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,068 miles

Nearside Front headlamp, condensation.

Offside Front coil spring, fouling on chassis slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,204 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 70,204 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Offside Front top susp.mount noisey

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Offside Front top susp.mount noisey

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,507 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Upper strut mount noisy & worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,600 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Coil spring slightly rubbing body

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,726 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 48,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 45,464 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 45,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2010 41,589 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 41,589 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,538 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 30,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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