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GY55 NLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,084 mi
Last recorded59,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,084 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,925 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 55,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,245 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 52,637 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,683 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on 3mm

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,957 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,378 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside/Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,669 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 14,389 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 9,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,922 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 NLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

GY55 NLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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