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GY55 BOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,539 miles

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

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

coolant leak

nearside front wheel damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,559 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

marks to screen

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and nail in tread

Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

marks to screen

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and nail in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing badly and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing badly and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,981 miles

front brake pads wearing

Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing

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 BOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BOJ, 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 GY55 BOJ registered?

GY55 BOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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