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GY55 TVA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,324 mi
Last recorded43,324 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,937 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nearside front flexible brake hose not secured to suspension strut

Fail 25 Oct 2018 41,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip not securing boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall and tread edge heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

15" tyres and wheels to rear axle, 14" to front axle

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

Exhaust system from cat. back, generally corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside number plate lamp inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,108 miles

both front tyres perishing on inner wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,192 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 TVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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