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YB54 GVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,796 mi
Last recorded93,796 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 93,796 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 93,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 83,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 83,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 78,590 miles

all four tyres tread splitting

Pass 18 May 2016 73,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 57,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2012 51,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 51,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,373 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,980 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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YB54 GVJ 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 77.8%.

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 YB54 GVJ, 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 YB54 GVJ registered?

YB54 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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