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GY55 BAU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,332 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 113,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust box corroded.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front ARB link fouling flexi brake pipe

Pass 3 May 2019 106,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SILENCER CORRODED AND WEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2019 106,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SILENCER CORRODED AND WEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,350 miles

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside outer sill has signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 91,491 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,175 miles

advise exhaust rusty & outer skin peeling

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads appear close to limits

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear close to limits

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,860 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,416 miles

rear tyres advance wear

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres limited life 175/65R14 82T

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,251 miles

all tyres limited life 175/65R14

front brakes appear to be on limits

Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,790 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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GY55 BAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY55 BAU, 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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GY55 BAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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