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GY55 YCG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,336 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp beam image hazey

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside head lamp beam image hazey

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,855 miles

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

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 17 Nov 2020 83,828 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S centre sill underseal separating

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,121 miles

brake pipes heavily coated in grase

exhaust deritored

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,525 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)

brake pipes coated in grease

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,525 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes coated in grease

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,461 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,199 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,621 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 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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