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YF05 GXC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,397 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,330 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located top mount rough when turned (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 91,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 83,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heat sheild insecure

slight scratching to screen

Fail 21 May 2014 74,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heat sheild insecure

slight scratching to screen

Pass 18 May 2013 64,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 55,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,976 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 25,137 miles

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

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

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

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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YF05 GXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF05 GXC, 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 YF05 GXC registered?

YF05 GXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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