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GY55 TVD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,530 miles

Both rear shocks are slightly damp

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 71,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shocks are slightly damp

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,906 miles

Rear coil springs have become corroded and may require replacement

Fail 22 Oct 2013 50,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil springs have become corroded and may require replacement

Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,267 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 TVD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

GY55 TVD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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