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GY55 YCE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,379 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,892 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cut

Fail 23 May 2014 73,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cut

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,237 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,549 miles

Scatches and dents found on bodywork

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 YCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

GY55 YCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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