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GY55 YWP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,342 miles

the rear wiper blade is perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,811 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriated

Offside Rear tyre starting to perhish

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,810 miles

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear silencer section

rear tailgate struts would benefit from replacement as they are weak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,810 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear silencer section

rear tailgate struts would benefit from replacement as they are weak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,873 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,873 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,795 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hub caps fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,000 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked quite badly not showing cords

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside rear tyre cracked sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,374 miles

all tyres are cracking and worn

exhaust system is corroded

rear wiper blade is split

unable to clearly see front brake pads due to caliper arrangement but they do appear very low. Also the brake discs are worn

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre perished sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 21,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

GY55 YWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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