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GY55 BBJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,364 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,188 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,188 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,300 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,300 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,222 miles

tyre walls allround starting to crack.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 28,222 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre walls allround starting to crack.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,937 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 BBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BBJ, 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 BBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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