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GY55 JTX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,329 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,263 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,859 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,811 miles

Exhaust mount at the rear corroded and not longer supporting the exhaust but the system is still adequately supported.

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust mount at the rear corroded and not longer supporting the exhaust but the system is still adequately supported.

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated exhaust deteriorated & mounting strap broken

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 71,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated exhaust deteriorated & mounting strap broken

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust backbox corroded

offside windscreen wiper smearing screen

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brakes grinding

near side front disc corroded

off side front disc corroded

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,876 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 17,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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