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GY55 BFF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,060 miles

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,759 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,678 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 69,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper split.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,296 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,296 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,608 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 35,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 BFF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY55 BFF, 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 BFF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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