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GY55 NLO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 NLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 66,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam New H7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,989 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,420 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 17,420 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 15,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,153 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 NLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

GY55 NLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 NLO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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