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GY55 MXH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

161,761 mi
Last recorded161,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 MXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, top (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 161,761 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, top (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 154,083 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 154,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 149,981 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount bearing worn/noisy

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 147,582 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion outer sill

Fail 11 Jul 2022 147,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slight corrosion outer sill

Pass 8 Jul 2021 138,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 138,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,137 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 132,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 123,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 106,577 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 17 May 2017 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,840 miles

drivers seat belt has duck tape on it?

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt has duck tape on it?

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,481 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt tapped up and offside number plate light lense missing

rear bump stops missing

rear springs and towbar slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light not working

offside front seat belt tapped up and offside number plate light lense missing

rear bump stops missing

rear springs and towbar slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,434 miles

Damage on front bumper

Nail in offside rear tyre, irrepairable if punctured (185/60R15)

Slight binding on front brakes

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing, may need replacing soon

Fail 17 Jun 2014 90,434 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Damage on front bumper

Nail in offside rear tyre, irrepairable if punctured (185/60R15)

Slight binding on front brakes

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing, may need replacing soon

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,888 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 84,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,297 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,297 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,348 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,433 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,322 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 MXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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