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GY55 BSV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,897 mi
Last recorded47,897 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,897 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,515 miles

NSR bump stop rubber missing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre inner edge worn 175/65/14

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2012 34,808 miles

Airbag fault light on

Hi level stop light not working

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

Neaside front tyre has kerb damage

Offside front indicator and both side repeaters bulb colour fading

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,808 miles

Hi level stop light not working

Airbag fault light on

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

Neaside front tyre has kerb damage

Offside front indicator and both side repeaters bulb colour fading

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,853 miles

Bonnet pull plastic bracket broken

Both indicator side repeater bulbs colour fading

Both rear tyre sidewalls have cracks appearing due to age

Nearside front tyre sidewall has kerb damage, no inner cords showing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,403 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 BSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

GY55 BSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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