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GY55 JUH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 121,778 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine - recommend cleaning / rectifying ()

tailgate does not open from outside the vehicle

Fail 4 May 2018 121,776 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine - recommend cleaning / rectifying ()

tailgate does not open from outside the vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,435 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,435 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,492 miles

Boot Difficult To Open

Front Wipers Poor Condition

Nearside Front Inner Rack Ball Joint Worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Floor Pan Damaged Bumper Bar Damaged (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 109,492 miles

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

Boot Difficult To Open

Front Wipers Poor Condition

Nearside Front Inner Rack Ball Joint Worn

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Floor Pan Damaged Bumper Bar Damaged (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 105,384 miles

engine misfire intrmittant

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2014 99,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Bumper Insecure On Offside

Fail 2 May 2014 99,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Failed Emissions BET Test, Engine Misfire On Idle

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

Nearside Front Wing Liner Insecure

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Bumper Insecure On Offside

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded To Excess

Water/Condensation In Nearside Headlamp

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,546 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link play in ball joint.

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing.

Offside rear axle bump stop missing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper split/worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,684 miles

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

Front brake discs lipping

Handbrake lever travels to 8 clicks

N/S/F inner steering rack extension arm has slight play

N/S/F wiper rubber badly split but still clears screen

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perishing

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

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

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

O/S/F inner steering rack extension arm has slight play

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear chasis damaged but not dangerous

Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,684 miles

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

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

Front brake discs lipping

Handbrake lever travels to 8 clicks

High level brake light bulb in-op

N/S/F inner steering rack extension arm has slight play

N/S/F wiper rubber badly split but still clears screen

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perishing

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

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

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

O/S/F inner steering rack extension arm has slight play

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear chasis damaged but not dangerous

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,261 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,183 miles

o/s headlamp damaged but beam image is ok at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp damaged but beam image is ok at time of test

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 JUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 JUH, 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 JUH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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